N2940CCESSNA 180 1992-05-09 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 180 S/N: 30840

Summary

On May 09, 1992, a Cessna 180 (N2940C) was involved in an incident near Kenai, AK. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO CARBURETOR ICE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC92LA068. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2940C.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 9, 1992
NTSB Number
ANC92LA068
Location
KENAI, AK
Event ID
20001211X14540
Coordinates
60.659626, -150.899246
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO CARBURETOR ICE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
30840
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1954
Model / ICAO
180 C180
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
PO BOX 215
Status
Deregistered
City
KENAI
State / Zip Code
AK 99611-0215
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC92LA068