No fatalities
10 Aug 2023: CESSNA 180J — Chaka Creek, AK
On 10 Aug 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.
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