MINR · Fairchild 42 · 2003-10-12 · Wasilla, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC04LA003
Event ID
20031023X01804
Type
Accident
Date
2003-10-12
Location
Wasilla, AK, USA
Coordinates
61.608333, -149.683334
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Fairchild
Model
42
Registration
N106M
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The inadequate inspection of the carburetor by the aircraft mechanic who had recently worked on the carburetor, which failed to detect a cracked float, resulting in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.