# NTSB Accident ANC04LA031
> **Cessna 182M** · 2004-02-09 · Yakutat, AK, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC04LA031
- **Event ID:** 20040212X00186
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-02-09
- **Location:** Yakutat, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 59.508335, -139.661666
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 182M
- **Registration:** N71886
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat, which resulted in an engine power loss during takeoff-initial climb, a forced landing, and subsequent collision with terrain.  A factor contributing to the accident was the presence of carburetor icing conditions.

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