No fatalities

Cessna 150 L accident at Big Lake, AK, 30 Jan 2020

Big Lake, AK, United States

On January 30, 2020, a Cessna 150 L was involved in an aviation accident near Big Lake, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to apply full carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power, a forced landing, and impact with a tree. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot's failure to apply full carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power, a forced landing, and impact with a tree.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotIncorrect use/operationEffect on equipment