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August 25, 2001 · John Greenlee X-Aircamper · N899JG

Healdton, OK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 25, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Healdton, OK
Aircraft
John Greenlee X-Aircamper
Tail Number
N899JG
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW01LA199

The pilot was on downwind at his destination airport when he experienced a "loss of power." He attempted to "glide" around to the runway, but a "significant south wind complicated the attempt." The airplane cleared trees "by inches and mushed into the ground", about 100-200 feet short of the runway. The pilot stated that he suspected carburetor ice to have caused the loss of power. According to information on a Carburetor Icing Probability Chart, and the temperature/dew point in which the airplane was operating, "serious" carburetor ice could have been present. The vintage airplane was powered by a Ford Model "A" engine.

NTSB Probable Cause

The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice as a result of the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat during the approach to land. Contributing factors were weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.

Full Narrative

On August 25, 2001, approximately 0745 central daylight time, a John Greenlee X-Aircamper homebuilt experimental airplane, N899JG, registered to and operated by the pilot, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of engine power while in the VFR approach pattern to the Healdton Municipal Airport, near Healdton, Oklahoma. The private pilot, who was the sole occupant, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The cross-country flight originated from Bowie, Texas, at 0645, and was en route to Healdton, Oklahoma. According to information provided by the pilot in the enclosed Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2), the pilot was on downwind at Healdton Airport when he experienced a "loss of power." He attempted to "glide" around to the runway, but a "significant south wind complicated the attempt." The airplane cleared trees "by inches and mushed into the ground", about 100-200 feet short of the runway. The pilot stated that he suspected carburetor ice to have caused the loss of power. According to information on a Carburetor Icing Probability Chart, and the temperature/dewpoint in which the airplane was operating, a "serious icing" probability could have existed. The vintage airplane was powered by a Ford Model "A" engine.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:45 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftJohn Greenlee X-Aircamper
Tail NumberN899JG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFord · Model A · Reciprocating · 40
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 7 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time13:50
Weather SourceWFAC

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