On August 18, 1988, a Piper PA-12 (registration N5461Y) was involved in an aviation accident near King Mountain, AK. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot experienced engine power loss while maneuvering through a valley on a second pass. Despite attempts to restore power, an emergency landing was executed. Contact with the pilot after the accident was unsuccessful.
Accident Summary
During a flight through a valley, the pilot-in-command was maneuvering for the second time when the engine lost power. The pilot had set the mixture to full rich and applied carburetor heat. When no change occurred, the carburetor heat was turned off. An attempt to restart the engine using the primer was unsuccessful. The pilot subsequently executed an emergency landing.
Circumstances
The pilot had been navigating through the valley and was on the second pass when the power loss occurred. The specific actions taken after the power loss included adjusting the mixture, applying and then deactivating carburetor heat, and using the primer in an attempt to restart the engine. None of these measures restored engine power.
Post-Accident Events
Following the emergency landing, attempts to contact the pilot were unsuccessful. No further details are available regarding the outcome of the landing or the condition of the pilot or aircraft.