N4065E

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18 S/N: 18-7809052

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, October 14, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC90LA005
Location
NEAR COLD BAY , AK
Event ID
20001213X29514
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO CARBURETOR ICE. CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS AND HIGH VEGETATION IN THE FORCED LANDING AREA WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-7809052
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
PA-18 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
KUBAT WAYNE DBA
Address
PO BOX 874867
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
AK 99687-4867
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# ANC90LA005