No fatalities

CESSNA 180J accident at Chaka Creek, AK, 10 Aug 2023

Chaka Creek, AK, United States

On August 10, 2023, a CESSNA 180J was involved in an aviation accident near Chaka Creek, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A partial loss of engine power as a result of carburetor ice. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s failure to effectively use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

A partial loss of engine power as a result of carburetor ice. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s failure to effectively use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Effect on equipmentNot used/operatedPilot