Sep 30, 2005
Accident
Substantial Ft Yukon, AK
Injuries4 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsIMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper use of anti-icing equipment during cruise flight, which resulted in ice ingestion into both engines (foreign object damage), the complete loss of engine power in both engines, and an emergency descent and landing on tree covered terrain. Factors associated with the accident were the icing conditions, inadequate crew resource management, and failure to use a checklist.
NTSB ANC05LA150