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December 19, 1992 · Cessna 182 · N84598
Readington, NJ
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 19, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Readington, NJ
Aircraft
Cessna 182
Tail Number
N84598
Operator
Blue Sky Aviation Assoc
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC93LA048
SHORTLY AFTER TAKE OFF THE PILOT SAID THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND HE WAS FORCED TO LAND IN WEEDS NEAR THE RUNWAY. EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED NO DISCREPANCIES. AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT THE TEMPERATURE WAS 36 DEGREES F AND THE DEW POINT WAS 31 DEGREES F. ACCORDING TO THE CHART SHOWING CONDITIONS FAVORABLE FOR CARBURETOR ICING, '...SERIOUS ICING-CRUISE OR CLIMB POWER.'
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT WHICH RESULTED IN THE FORMATION OF CARBURETOR ICE.
Full Narrative
SHORTLY AFTER TAKE OFF THE PILOT SAID THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND HE WAS FORCED TO LAND IN WEEDS NEAR THE RUNWAY. EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED NO DISCREPANCIES. AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT THE TEMPERATURE WAS 36 DEGREES F AND THE DEW POINT WAS 31 DEGREES F. ACCORDING TO THE CHART SHOWING CONDITIONS FAVORABLE FOR CARBURETOR ICING, '...SERIOUS ICING-CRUISE OR CLIMB POWER.'
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:45 EST
Nearest AirportSOLBERG (0nm)
Runway4
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182
Tail NumberN84598
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBlue Sky Aviation Assoc
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 36 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 5 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 30 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO