N3798Z

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-18-150S/N: 18-7493

Accident Details

Date
Friday, February 28, 2025
NTSB Number
ANC25LA022
Location
Anchor Point, AK
Event ID
20250305199804
Coordinates
59.794660, -151.846840
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

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.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-7493
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1960
Model / ICAO
PA-18-150PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LOVETT WILLIAM E
Address
PO BOX 4243
City
HOMER
State / Zip Code
AK 99603-4243
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# ANC25LA022