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November 2, 1995 · Cessna 172 · N6364E

Oklahoma City, OK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 2, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Oklahoma City, OK
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N6364E
Operator
Falcon Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW96LA033

The student pilot took off, with full fuel in the left tank and 1/4 fuel in the right tank, to practice touch-and-go landings at a nearby airport. He was returning to Will Rogers World Airport approximately 1 hour later when the engine 'quit' approximately 5 miles west of the destination. He reports that he flew the whole flight with the fuel selector on the left fuel tank. He restarted the engine, but it 'quit' again about 1 mile west of runway 35L. The pilot further stated that he never used carburetor heat. During the landing roll in a field, the airplane hit a 'small gully,' nosed over, and came to rest in the inverted position. According to the carburetor icing probability chart the weather conditions at the time of the accident were conducive to the formation of carburetor ice. Additionally, the engine was test run and found to have no mechanical anomalies. Repeated attempts to obtain a completed Pilot/Operator Report of the accident from the student pilot were unsuccessful.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot's failure to use carburetor heat resulting in loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.

Full Narrative

On November 2, 1995, at 1733 central standard time, a Cessna 172, N6364E, registered to and operated by a private owner under Title 14 CFR Part 91 was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a power loss near Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The student pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local flight that originated from Will Rogers World Airport approximately 1 hour before the accident. No flight plan was filed. During a personal interview, conducted by an FAA inspector, the pilot reported that he left Will Rogers World Airport with a fully fueled left tank and a 1/4 fueled right tank and flew to Clarence E. Page Municipal Airport to practice touch-and-go landings. He was returning to Will Rogers World Airport when the engine "quit" approximately 5 miles west of the destination. He stated that he flew the entire flight with the fuel selector on the left tank. He restarted the engine, but it "quit" again about 1 mile west of runway 35L at Will Rogers World Airport. The pilot further stated that he never used carburetor heat. During the landing roll in a field, the airplane hit a "small gully," nosed over, and came to rest in the inverted position. Evaluation of the weather, at the time of the accident, revealed a temperature of 39 degrees and dew point of 27 degrees. The enclosed icing probability curve chart indicates that this float type carbureted engine was being operated in a region of serious carburetor icing conditions. Additionally, on November 8, 1995, the airplane's engine was test run and found to have no mechanical anomalies. See attached manufacture's report. Repeated attempts to obtain a completed Pilot/Operator Report, NTSB Form 6120.1/2, from the student pilot were unsuccessful.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:33 CST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN6364E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFalcon Air
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300-A · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 27 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:56
Weather SourceWFAC

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