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February 15, 1992 · Piper PA-22-20 · N36142
Isle Au Haut, ME
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 15, 1992
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Isle Au Haut, ME
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-20
Tail Number
N36142
Operator
Floyd Watts
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC92LA060
SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF FROM AN ICE COVERED LAKE, THE ENGINE LOST POWER. THE PILOT MADE A TURN TO AVOID GOING INTO THE OCEAN AND STALLED THE AIRPLANE ONTO THE ICE. THE PILOT SAID HE USED CARBURETOR HEAT PRIOR TO TAKEOFF. THE EXAMINATION OF THE AIRPLANE BY THE FAA REVEALED 'WATER STILL REMAINING IN THE GAS BOWL AND ALSO IN THE CARBURETOR...AND DEAD BUG DEBRIS FROM THE FUEL LINE ELBOW.
NTSB Probable Cause
FUEL SYSTEM ICING AND CONTAMINATION WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND SUBSEQUENT STALL AND LOSS OF CONTROL DURING A FORCED LANDING.
Full Narrative
SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF FROM AN ICE COVERED LAKE, THE ENGINE LOST POWER. THE PILOT MADE A TURN TO AVOID GOING INTO THE OCEAN AND STALLED THE AIRPLANE ONTO THE ICE. THE PILOT SAID HE USED CARBURETOR HEAT PRIOR TO TAKEOFF. THE EXAMINATION OF THE AIRPLANE BY THE FAA REVEALED 'WATER STILL REMAINING IN THE GAS BOWL AND ALSO IN THE CARBURETOR...AND DEAD BUG DEBRIS FROM THE FUEL LINE ELBOW.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 EST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22-20
Tail NumberN36142
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFloyd Watts
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290-B2 · Reciprocating · 135
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 62 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 28 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT