PIPER PA-18-150
Anchor Point, AK — February 28, 2025
Event Information
| Date | February 28, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC25LA022 |
| Event ID | 20250305199804 |
| Location | Anchor Point, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 59.79466, -151.84684 |
| Airport | Anchor River Airpark |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18-150 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
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.