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April 17, 1992 · Luscombe 8E · N2430K
Acton, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 17, 1992
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Acton, TX
Aircraft
Luscombe 8E
Tail Number
N2430K
Operator
Tylenda John R
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW92LA115
THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING SLOW CRUISE FLIGHT ICE DEVELOPED IN THE CARBURETOR. A LOSS OF POWER OCCURRED AND HE WAS FORCED TO LAND ON A PRIVATE RANCH AIRSTRIP. THE AIRSPEED WAS FAST UPON TOUCH DOWN AND THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER INTO A POND AT THE END OF THE STRIP. NO MECHANICAL ANOMALIES WERE FOUND WITH THE ENGINE OR THE FUEL SYSTEM.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE EXCESSIVE AIRSPEED DURING THE LANDING. FACTORS WERE THE CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS, THE CARBURETOR ICE INDUCED POWER LOSS, AND THE PILOT'S DELAYED USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING SLOW CRUISE FLIGHT ICE DEVELOPED IN THE CARBURETOR. A LOSS OF POWER OCCURRED AND HE WAS FORCED TO LAND ON A PRIVATE RANCH AIRSTRIP. THE AIRSPEED WAS FAST UPON TOUCH DOWN AND THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER INTO A POND AT THE END OF THE STRIP. NO MECHANICAL ANOMALIES WERE FOUND WITH THE ENGINE OR THE FUEL SYSTEM.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 CDT
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLuscombe 8E
Tail NumberN2430K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTylenda John R
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A-65-8 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 11 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingOvercast 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time00:54
Weather SourceWFAC