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July 11, 2005 · Aeronca 65CA · N36806

Cadiz, OH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 11, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Cadiz, OH
Aircraft
Aeronca 65CA
Tail Number
N36806
Operator
Ronald Mclean
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
IAD05LA101

The airplane was in cruise flight, at 2,100 rpm, when engine power decreased, and the maximum attained was 1,400 rpm. The pilot applied carburetor heat, and turned back toward an open area "less than a mile back." The pilot completed the forced landing; however, during the rollout, the airplane went down an unanticipated hill, and the landing gear collapsed. The on-scene examination was limited to a damage assessment, as well as confirming that fuel and oil were present. The airplane was subsequently moved to the pilot's hangar, and after the insurance company took possession, there was no further examination. Weather, reported at an airport about 35 nautical miles to the east, indicated a probability of serious carburetor icing at glide power. FAA-P-8740-24, Tips on Winter Flying, noted that carburetor ice could manifest itself by a loss of rpm in fixed pitch airplanes. The response would have been to apply full carburetor heat; however, the engine could run roughly for a short time while the ice melted. In addition, light carburetor icing over a prolonged period of time could become serious.

NTSB Probable Cause

Carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. A factor was an unanticipated hill in the forced landing rollout area.

Full Narrative

On July 11, 2005, about 1540 eastern daylight time, an Aeronca 65CA, N36806, was substantially damaged during a forced landing in Cadiz, Ohio. The certificated private pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed for the flight, from Carroll County-Tolson Airport (TSO), Carrollton, Ohio, to Zanesville Municipal Airport (ZZV), Zanesville, Ohio. The personal flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. According to the pilot, he was in cruise flight, at 2,100 rpm, when engine power decreased, and the maximum he could attain was 1,400 rpm. He applied carburetor heat, and turned back toward an open area "less than a mile back." The pilot completed the forced landing; however, during the rollout, the airplane went down an unanticipated hill, and the landing gear collapsed. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector reported that the initial on-scene examination was limited to a damage assessment, as well as confirming that fuel and oil were present. The pilot, with permission from the inspector, then had the airplane moved to his hangar. After retrieval, the pilot attempted to have the engine examined, but his insurance company paid the claim and took possession of the airplane. To the inspector's knowledge, as well as the pilot's, there was no further examination of the airplane. Weather, reported at an airport about 35 nautical miles to the east, at 1553, included clear skies, variable winds at 3 knots, a temperature of 87 degrees Fahrenheit, and a dew point of 63 degrees Fahrenheit. According to a carburetor icing prediction chart, serious carburetor icing could be expected at glide power. FAA-P-8740-24, Tips on Winter Flying, noted that carburetor ice could manifest itself by a loss of rpm in fixed pitch airplanes. The response would have been to apply full carburetor heat; however, the engine could run roughly for a short time while the ice melted. In addition, light carburetor icing over a prolonged period of time could become serious.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:40 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAeronca 65CA
Tail NumberN36806
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRonald Mclean
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A-65 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · None · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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