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March 11, 1989 · Cessna 182 · N182BH

Jacksonville, FL

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 11, 1989
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Jacksonville, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 182
Tail Number
N182BH
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA89LA103

THE ACFT STRUCK POWERLINES THEN CRASHED INTO 3 AUTOS. FAA PSNL ARRIVING ON SCENE FOUND THE CARB HEAT IN THE COLD POSITION. THE PLT STATED THAT HE 'HAS NEVER HAD TO ROUTINELY USE THE CARB HEAT ON THIS ACFT.' THE ENG WAS LATER RUN OF A TEST STAND & STARTED ON THE 1ST ATTEMPT. POWER OUTPUT WAS LIMITED TO 1800 RPM FOR SAFETY REASONS DUE TO AN UNSECURED TEST STAND. AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT, AIR TEMP WAS 58 DEGREES, DEWPOINT WAS 45 DEGREES. THE PLT STATED THAT HE HAD LET DOWN FROM 4500 FT AT REDUCED POWER. ACCORDING TO CARB ICE CHARTS, ICING PROBABILITY WAS HIGH AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.

NTSB Probable Cause

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO USE THE CARBURETOR HEAT, WHICH RESULTED IN CARBURETOR ICE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS AND OBSTRUCTIONS (POWER LINES & VEHICLES) IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.

Full Narrative

THE ACFT STRUCK POWERLINES THEN CRASHED INTO 3 AUTOS. FAA PSNL ARRIVING ON SCENE FOUND THE CARB HEAT IN THE COLD POSITION. THE PLT STATED THAT HE 'HAS NEVER HAD TO ROUTINELY USE THE CARB HEAT ON THIS ACFT.' THE ENG WAS LATER RUN OF A TEST STAND & STARTED ON THE 1ST ATTEMPT. POWER OUTPUT WAS LIMITED TO 1800 RPM FOR SAFETY REASONS DUE TO AN UNSECURED TEST STAND. AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT, AIR TEMP WAS 58 DEGREES, DEWPOINT WAS 45 DEGREES. THE PLT STATED THAT HE HAD LET DOWN FROM 4500 FT AT REDUCED POWER. ACCORDING TO CARB ICE CHARTS, ICING PROBABILITY WAS HIGH AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:08 EST
Nearest AirportCRAIG (0nm N)
Runway4
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182
Tail NumberN182BH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-L · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 8 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 45 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:14
Weather SourceWFAC

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