NONE · Piper PA-18-150 · 1999-05-09 · SALEM, OR, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA99LA056
Event ID
20001212X18885
Type
Accident
Date
1999-05-09
Location
SALEM, OR, USA
Coordinates
45.009681, -122.910827
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-18-150
Registration
N7483L
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper decision not to apply carburetor heat during a reduced power descent in conditions conducive to carburetor icing. Factors include weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, and high vegetation and a fence post in the area where the forced landing was attempted.