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January 29, 1983 · Cessna 140 · N2377V
Richview, IL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 29, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Richview, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 140
Tail Number
N2377V
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI83LA095
THE ACFT COLLISED WITH A DITCH AND NOSED OVER DURING A FORCED LANDING AFTER THE ENGINE STOPPED IN CRUISE FLT. THE PILOT SAID HE CHECKED THE CARBURETOR HEAT ON THE GROUND BUT DID NOT USE IT IN THE AIR. AFTER THE LANDING THE ENGINE WAS INSPECTED AND NO DISCREPANCIES FOUND. THE INSPECTING MECHANIC SAID HE HAD FOUND THAT THE C-140 WAS VERY SUSCEPTIBLE TO CARBURETOR ICING ON DAYS WITH A LOT OF MOISTURE IN THE AIR. ON THIS DAY THE TEMPERATURE WAS 39 DEGREES F THE DEW POINT WAS 36 DEGREES F AND THE RELATIVE HUMIDITY ABOUT 85 PERCENT.
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THE ACFT COLLISED WITH A DITCH AND NOSED OVER DURING A FORCED LANDING AFTER THE ENGINE STOPPED IN CRUISE FLT. THE PILOT SAID HE CHECKED THE CARBURETOR HEAT ON THE GROUND BUT DID NOT USE IT IN THE AIR. AFTER THE LANDING THE ENGINE WAS INSPECTED AND NO DISCREPANCIES FOUND. THE INSPECTING MECHANIC SAID HE HAD FOUND THAT THE C-140 WAS VERY SUSCEPTIBLE TO CARBURETOR ICING ON DAYS WITH A LOT OF MOISTURE IN THE AIR. ON THIS DAY THE TEMPERATURE WAS 39 DEGREES F THE DEW POINT WAS 36 DEGREES F AND THE RELATIVE HUMIDITY ABOUT 85 PERCENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:55 CST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 140
Tail NumberN2377V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-90-12F · Reciprocating · 90
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 23 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 6 kt
Visibility3 sm
CeilingOvercast 1200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 36 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time17:45
Weather SourceWFAC