Primary finding
Probable cause
The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat control. A factor associated with the accident is the rough and uneven terrain at the forced landing area.
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NTSB investigation record
ANC98LA102
CompletedPiper Pa-18· N8162C
- Date
- July 18, 1998
- Location
- Kodiak, AK
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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