# NTSB Accident SEA01LA045
> **Alexander MA-5 Charger** · 2001-02-03 · Spanaway, WA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA01LA045
- **Event ID:** 20010214X00447
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2001-02-03
- **Location:** Spanaway, WA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 47.049575, -122.35997
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Alexander
- **Model:** MA-5 Charger
- **Registration:** N58LA
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat prior to takeoff while operating in serious carburetor icing conditions. Factors include operating in serious carburetor icing conditions, and rough/uneven terrain in the area of the forced landing.

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