NONE · Aviat A-1A · 2004-07-16 · Fryeburg, ME, USA
Event
NTSB number
IAD04IA032
Event ID
20040729X01102
Type
Incident
Date
2004-07-16
Location
Fryeburg, ME, USA
Coordinates
44.016387, -70.980552
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Aviat
Model
A-1A
Registration
N4674L
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
MINR
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.