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May 1, 1992 · Cessna 172E · N5529T
Concord, NC
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 1, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Concord, NC
Aircraft
Cessna 172E
Tail Number
N5529T
Operator
Russell Chounce E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL92LA092
THE PILOT HAD COMPLETED THE PREFLIGHT RUNUP AND ALL SYSTEMS CHECKED NORMAL, INCLUDING THE CARBURETOR HEAT. ABOUT TWO MINUTES LATER THE ENGINE LOST POWER 5 FEET INTO THE INITIAL CLIMB. THE PILOT ELECTED TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF AND ATTEMPTED A LANDING ON THE REMAINING RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE ROLLED OFF THE RUNWAY INTO A MARSHY AREA AND COLLIDED WITH AN EMBANKMENT. THE AIRPORT IS LOCATED IN A LOW TOPOGRAPHICAL AREA ADJACENT TO A RUNNING CREEK. THE ICING PROBABILITY CHART SUGGESTED THAT FAVORABLE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXISTED FOR THE FORMATION OF CARBURETOR ICE. NO MECHANICAL PROBLEM WAS FOUND WITH THE AIRPLANE OR ENGINE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER BECAUSE OF THE FORMATION OF CARBURETOR ICE.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT HAD COMPLETED THE PREFLIGHT RUNUP AND ALL SYSTEMS CHECKED NORMAL, INCLUDING THE CARBURETOR HEAT. ABOUT TWO MINUTES LATER THE ENGINE LOST POWER 5 FEET INTO THE INITIAL CLIMB. THE PILOT ELECTED TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF AND ATTEMPTED A LANDING ON THE REMAINING RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE ROLLED OFF THE RUNWAY INTO A MARSHY AREA AND COLLIDED WITH AN EMBANKMENT. THE AIRPORT IS LOCATED IN A LOW TOPOGRAPHICAL AREA ADJACENT TO A RUNNING CREEK. THE ICING PROBABILITY CHART SUGGESTED THAT FAVORABLE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXISTED FOR THE FORMATION OF CARBURETOR ICE. NO MECHANICAL PROBLEM WAS FOUND WITH THE AIRPLANE OR ENGINE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 EDT
Nearest AirportGoodnight (0nm)
Runway33
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172E
Tail NumberN5529T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRussell Chounce E
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300D · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 6 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 48
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC