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March 3, 1992 · Stinson 108 · N97599
Heyworth, IL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 3, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Heyworth, IL
Aircraft
Stinson 108
Tail Number
N97599
Operator
Quinton William E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI92LA102
SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF AT AN ALTITUDE OF APPROXIMATELY 50 FT AGL, A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WAS EXPERIENCE. A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE IN A FIELD DURING WHICH THE LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED. POST ACCIDENT INSPECTION FAILED TO REVEAL ANY MECHANICAL FAILURE. IT WAS NOTED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS WERE HEAVILY SOOTED. METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS WERE CONDUCIVE TO CARBURETOR ICING. AUTOMOTIVE GAS WAS BEING USED IN THE AIRPLANE AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
NTSB Probable Cause
IMPROPER USE OF THE CARBURETOR HEAT CONTROL WHICH RESULTED IN CARBURETOR ICE AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF POWER. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS WHICH EXISTED AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
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SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF AT AN ALTITUDE OF APPROXIMATELY 50 FT AGL, A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WAS EXPERIENCE. A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE IN A FIELD DURING WHICH THE LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED. POST ACCIDENT INSPECTION FAILED TO REVEAL ANY MECHANICAL FAILURE. IT WAS NOTED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS WERE HEAVILY SOOTED. METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS WERE CONDUCIVE TO CARBURETOR ICING. AUTOMOTIVE GAS WAS BEING USED IN THE AIRPLANE AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 CST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftStinson 108
Tail NumberN97599
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorQuinton William E
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · 6A4-165-B3 · Reciprocating · 165
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 67 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 7 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:45
Weather SourceWFAC