# NTSB Accident SEA99LA056
> **Piper PA-18-150** · 1999-05-09 · SALEM, OR, USA · NONE
## 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.

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