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
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