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November 7, 1992 · Todd Goudeau KR-2 · N151TG
San Marcos, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 7, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
San Marcos, TX
Aircraft
Todd Goudeau KR-2
Tail Number
N151TG
Operator
Myers Harry E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW93LA034
DURING CRUISE FLIGHT THE VOLKSWAGEN POWERED EXPERIMENTAL HOMEBUILT AIRPLANE SUSTAINED A TOTAL NON MECHANICAL LOSS OF POWER AND WAS FORCED TO LAND ON UNSUITABLE TERRAIN WHERE IT NOSED OVER. THE CONDITIONS IN FLIGHT WERE CONDUCIVE FOR CARBURETOR ICING AND THE PILOT LATER STATED THAT WAS PROBABLY WHAT OCCURRED. A TEARDOWN OF THE ENGINE AND TESTS OF THE COMPONENTS DID NOT REVEAL ANY ANOMALIES. THE ENGINE USED A THROTTLE BODY WITH A SLIDING AIR REGULATOR INSTEAD OF A CARBURETOR. THERE WAS NO CARBURETOR DEICE SYSTEM INSTALLED ON THE ENGINE. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE WAS 58 DEGREES AND THE DEW POINT WAS 35 DEGREES.
NTSB Probable Cause
POWER LOSS DUE TO CARBURETOR ICING. FACTORS WERE THE UNSUITABLE LANDING AREA AND NO CARBURETOR DEICE SYSTEM INSTALLED ON THE POWERPLANT.
Full Narrative
DURING CRUISE FLIGHT THE VOLKSWAGEN POWERED EXPERIMENTAL HOMEBUILT AIRPLANE SUSTAINED A TOTAL NON MECHANICAL LOSS OF POWER AND WAS FORCED TO LAND ON UNSUITABLE TERRAIN WHERE IT NOSED OVER. THE CONDITIONS IN FLIGHT WERE CONDUCIVE FOR CARBURETOR ICING AND THE PILOT LATER STATED THAT WAS PROBABLY WHAT OCCURRED. A TEARDOWN OF THE ENGINE AND TESTS OF THE COMPONENTS DID NOT REVEAL ANY ANOMALIES. THE ENGINE USED A THROTTLE BODY WITH A SLIDING AIR REGULATOR INSTEAD OF A CARBURETOR. THERE WAS NO CARBURETOR DEICE SYSTEM INSTALLED ON THE ENGINE. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE WAS 58 DEGREES AND THE DEW POINT WAS 35 DEGREES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:10 CST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftTodd Goudeau KR-2
Tail NumberN151TG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMyers Harry E
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsVolkswagen · 1835CC · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 59 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 36 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:13
Weather SourceWFAC