# NTSB Accident ANC90LA005
> **PIPER PA-18** · 1989-10-14 · NEAR COLD BAY, AK, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC90LA005
- **Event ID:** 20001213X29514
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-10-14
- **Location:** NEAR COLD BAY, AK, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-18
- **Registration:** N4065E
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

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.

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