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January 19, 1991 · Piper PA-28-181 · N3043D
Mokuleia, HI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 19, 1991
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Mokuleia, HI
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-181
Tail Number
N3043D
Operator
Cosmo Flying School
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
LAX91LA076
DURING TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS ON A STUDENT'S FIRST TRAINING FLIGHT, THE ENGINE LOST POWER, AND THE AIRPLANE WAS DITCHED IN THE SURF LINE. THE POWER SETTINGS AND METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS WERE CONDUCIVE TO CARBURETOR ICING. THE MANUFACTURER DOES NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT AS A NORMAL PRECAUTION DURING APPROACH AND LANDING, AND THE CFI DID NOT INDICATE THE USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT. NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION WAS FOUND.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE CFI'S FAILURE TO USE CARBURETOR HEAT. A FACTOR WAS THE MANUFACTURER'S INADEQUATE PROCEDURE.
Full Narrative
DURING TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS ON A STUDENT'S FIRST TRAINING FLIGHT, THE ENGINE LOST POWER, AND THE AIRPLANE WAS DITCHED IN THE SURF LINE. THE POWER SETTINGS AND METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS WERE CONDUCIVE TO CARBURETOR ICING. THE MANUFACTURER DOES NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT AS A NORMAL PRECAUTION DURING APPROACH AND LANDING, AND THE CFI DID NOT INDICATE THE USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT. NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION WAS FOUND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 HST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-181
Tail NumberN3043D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorCosmo Flying School
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4M · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 29 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO