N918TF is a 1947 Piper PA-12. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 3 seats, powered by a Lycoming 0-290 series rated at 140 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Portland, OR. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in May 1956. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 79 years old
- 1 of 1,253 Piper PA-12
FAA recordRegistrant based in Portland, OR · ownership change in 2026.
2026
1956
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The pilot reported that 15 minutes after takeoff, during cruise flight, the engine experienced a total loss of power. She pulled the carburetor heat control knob on, and initiated a forced landing to a grassy field. During the landing roll, the airplane collided with heavy vegetation, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. About 30 minutes prior to the accident, a weather station located about 10 nautical miles from the accident site reported a temperature of 48 degrees F and dew point of 43 degrees F. These weather conditions were conductive to the high probability of carburetor ice formation, with the potential for serious icing at cruise power.
During the postaccident engine examination, the engine was prepared for an engine run. The engine was started and run with no mechanical failures or malfunctions noted that would have precluded normal operation.
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