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April 7, 1991 · Cessna 182F · N312OU
Carrabassett Vy, ME
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 7, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Carrabassett Vy, ME
Aircraft
Cessna 182F
Tail Number
N312OU
Operator
William L Mckenney
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC91LA110
THE PILOT TOOK OFF, AND AS HE LEVELED OFF AT 3000 FEET, HE EXPERIENCED A PARTIAL POWER LOSS. USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT CAUSED MORE OF A POWER LOSS. THE PILOT SAID THERE WAS INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO MELT THE ICE. AN OFF AIRPORT LANDING WAS MADE IN A WOODED AREA. AFTER THE ACCIDENT, THE AIRPLANE ENGINE WAS TEST RUN WITH 'NO APPARENT DEFECTS.'
NTSB Probable Cause
IMPROPER USE OF THE CARBURETOR HEAT BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN A POWER LOSS DUE TO CARBURETOR ICE OVER UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT TOOK OFF, AND AS HE LEVELED OFF AT 3000 FEET, HE EXPERIENCED A PARTIAL POWER LOSS. USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT CAUSED MORE OF A POWER LOSS. THE PILOT SAID THERE WAS INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO MELT THE ICE. AN OFF AIRPORT LANDING WAS MADE IN A WOODED AREA. AFTER THE ACCIDENT, THE AIRPLANE ENGINE WAS TEST RUN WITH 'NO APPARENT DEFECTS.'
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182F
Tail NumberN312OU
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWilliam L Mckenney
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 61 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 3 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT