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July 22, 1993 · Curry Varieze · N183RC

Bisbee, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 22, 1993
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Bisbee, AZ
Aircraft
Curry Varieze
Tail Number
N183RC
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX93LA295

DURING THE DESCENT, THE PILOT FAILED TO USE THE CARBURETOR ICE AND THE ENGINE QUIT. THE AIRPLANE WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A STARTER. THE AIRPLANE STRUCK A ROAD SIGN BEFORE LANDING ON A ROAD ABOUT A 1/2 MILE NORTH OF THE AIRPORT.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE CARBURETOR HEAT. THE CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS WERE A FACTOR.

Full Narrative

On July 22, 1993, at 0930 hours mountain standard time, an experimental Curry Varieze, N183RC, crashed while executing an emergency landing on a road near Bisbee, Arizona. The emergency landing was precipitated by a total loss of engine power. The pilot was conducting a local visual flight rules personal flight. The airplane, registered to and operated by the pilot, sustained substantial damage. The certificated private pilot, the sole occupant, sustained minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The flight originated at Bisbee Municipal Airport, Bisbee, Arizona, at 0850 hours. The pilot reported that during the descent from 11,000 feet mean sea level the engine sustained a total loss of power when the flight was about 5 miles from Bisbee Airport. During the emergency descent, when the flight was about 1/2 mile from the airport, the pilot realized that the airplane's altitude was insufficient to negotiate the airport and he elected to land on a road north of the airport. The airplane then struck a road sign and crashed on the road. The pilot also reported that he suspects the engine lost power due to carburetor ice and then he was unable to attempt to restart the engine as the engine was not equipped with an electric starter. An engine examination was not conducted.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 MST
Nearest AirportBisbee Municipal Airport (1nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCurry Varieze
Tail NumberN183RC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · 4AC-176FZ · Reciprocating · 80
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 66 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data