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Aviation accident ANC98LA102

MINR · Piper PA-18 · 1998-07-18 · KODIAK, AK, USA

Event

NTSB number
ANC98LA102
Event ID
20001211X10455
Type
Accident
Date
1998-07-18
Location
KODIAK, AK, USA
Coordinates
57.789752, -152.400314

Injuries

Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2

Aircraft

Make
Piper
Model
PA-18
Registration
N8162C
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat control. A factor associated with the accident is the rough and uneven terrain at the forced landing area.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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