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January 16, 1999 · Baker Fisher Horizon Fisher HOR · N793DB

Bolivar, MO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 16, 1999
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Bolivar, MO
Aircraft
Baker Fisher Horizon Fisher HOR
Tail Number
N793DB
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI99LA067

The pilot reported that after about 20 to 30 minutes of flying the engine began to lose power. He checked the magnetos, added carburetor heat, and changed throttle settings, but it did not restore engine power. The pilot said that he executed a forced landing into a field but it was too short and the airplane struck a fence. The pilot reported that he thought the 'engine problem was caused by carburetor ice. Flying at 1,000 feet there was not enough time for the carburetor heat to clear the ice.' The temperature was 44 degrees Fahrenheit and the dew point was 34 degrees Fahrenheit. According to a carburetor icing probability chart, the conditions were conducive for carburetor icing.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which resulted in carburetor icing and subsequent loss of engine power.

Full Narrative

On January 16, 1999, at 1050 central daylight time, an experimental Baker Fisher Horizon One, N793DB, sustained substantial damage during a forced landing when it hit a fence during landing roll. The pilot reported a loss of engine power. The private pilot received minor injuries. The 14 CFR Part 91 flight departed Bolivar Airport, Bolivar, Missouri, on a local flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The pilot reported that after about 20 to 30 minutes of flying the engine began to lose power. He checked the magnetos, added carburetor heat, and changed throttle settings, but it did not restore engine power. The pilot reported he executed a forced landing into a field but it was too short and the airplane struck a fence. The pilot reported that he thought the "engine problem was caused by carb ice. Flying at 1,000 feet there was not enough time for the carb heat to clear the ice." The temperature was 44 degrees Fahrenheit and the dew point was 34 degrees Fahrenheit.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:50 CST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBaker Fisher Horizon Fisher HOR
Tail NumberN793DB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C85-12 · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 68 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 34 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:15
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data