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FAA accident report · Piper PA-18-150 · Cold Bay, AK · October 13, 1989

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Date
October 13, 1989 · 18:40 local
Place
Cold Bay, AK
Phase of flight
Fcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise
Operating rules
General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage
Substantial damage
Aircraft
N4065E
NTSB investigation
NTSBANC90LA005
Reported as
Piper PA18150
Reported engine
Lycoming O320A2B
People aboard
2
Fatal injuries
0
Pilot’s flight hours
193 total83 in this make and model31 in the last 90 days
N4065ERegistered now · Piper PA-18-150S/N 18-7809052 · Built 1978Airframe modelPiper PA-18-150Engine modelLycoming 0-320 seriesReciprocating

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What happened

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Reduced power for descent after clearing pass. Engine quit crash landed in rough terrain. Carburetor icing in area.

As the FAA filed it

REDUCED POWER FOR DESCENT AFTER CLEARING PASS. ENGINE QUIT CRASH LANDED IN ROUGH TERRAIN. CARBURETOR ICING IN AREA.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB ANC90LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNear Cold Bay, AKImproper use of carburetor heat by the pilot, which resulted in loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Carburetor icing conditions and high vegetation in the forced landing area were contributing factors.Oct 14, 1989 · Substantial damage

Other reports on N4065E · 3

Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.

Incident 19880512031319IForced Landing · Cold Bay, AKDeveloped carburetor ice on final approach. Landed in ocean 100 feet from shore.May 12, 1988 · Minor damageAccident 19840518051639ARoll-Out (Fixed Wing) · Sand Point, AKAt the end of landing roll, strong gust of wind blew aircraft into gravel berm. Broke left gear and wing.May 18, 1984 · Substantial damageIncident 19780426011029ILevel Off Touchdown · Sand Point, AKOwner bounced and lost directional on attempted landing. Not rated, no medical and was drinking.Apr 26, 1978 · Minor damage