PIPER PA-18-150

Anchor Point, AK — February 28, 2025

Event Information

DateFebruary 28, 2025
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberANC25LA022
Event ID20250305199804
LocationAnchor Point, AK
CountryUSA
Coordinates59.79466, -151.84684
AirportAnchor River Airpark
Highest InjuryMINR

Aircraft

MakePIPER
ModelPA-18-150
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
None1
Total Injured1

Event Location

Probable Cause

A complete loss of engine power as a result of carburetor ice due to 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.

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