Cessna 150
Big Lake, AK — January 30, 2020
Event Information
| Date | January 30, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC20CA016 |
| Event ID | 20200131X31715 |
| Location | Big Lake, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.53417, -149.82777 |
| Airport | Big Lake |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 150 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to apply full carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power, a forced landing, and impact with a tree.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.