BENJAMIN PRATT BEARHAWK PATROL
Galena, AK — February 19, 2024
Event Information
| Date | February 19, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC24LA014 |
| Event ID | 20240220193817 |
| Location | Galena, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 65.11190, -158.95466 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BENJAMIN PRATT |
| Model | BEARHAWK PATROL |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
A loss of engine power as a result of carburetor ice. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s failure to effectively use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.
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.