NONE · Piper PA-18 · 2001-01-13 · Anchorage, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC01LA029
Event ID
20010221X00480
Type
Accident
Date
2001-01-13
Location
Anchorage, AK, USA
Coordinates
61.232223, -151.07611
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-18
Registration
N2191J
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat control. Factors in the accident were the presence of carburetor icing conditions, and snow-covered terrain that was unsuitable for a forced landing.