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April 19, 2011 · Aviat Aircraft A-1C-180 · N18WY

Greensburg, IN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 19, 2011
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Greensburg, IN
Aircraft
Aviat Aircraft A-1C-180
Tail Number
N18WY
Operator
Todd T Reed
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA298

The pilot was practicing low approaches when he experienced a partial loss of engine power during climb out. He continued onto the downwind leg where he applied carburetor heat and determined the loss of power was a result of carburetor ice. The pilot shortened the downwind and base legs, and decided to land on the grass alongside the paved runway. He stated that the approach was high and fast and he was more comfortable landing on the grass as the airplane was equipped with tundra tires. The airplane nosed over during the landing when it contacted standing water on the grass. The right wing of the airplane was substantially damaged. A review of the FAA Carburetor Icing chart revealed the conditions were conducive to serious icing at descent power.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's decision to land on the grass which contained standing water. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of power due to carburetor ice.

Full Narrative

The pilot was practicing low approaches when he experienced a partial loss of engine power during climb out. He continued onto the downwind leg where he applied carburetor heat and determined the loss of power was a result of carburetor ice. The pilot shortened the downwind and base legs, and decided to land on the grass alongside the paved runway. The pilot stated the approach was high and fast, and he was more comfortable landing on the grass as the airplane was equipped with tundra tires. The airplane nosed over during the landing when it contacted standing water on the grass. The right wing of the airplane was substantially damaged. The outside air temperature was reported as 20 degrees Celsius and the was 18 degrees Celsius. A Transport Canada Carburetor Icing Chart indicates the conditions were conducive to serious carburetor icing at descent power.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 EDT
Nearest AirportGreensburg Municipal Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftAviat Aircraft A-1C-180
Tail NumberN18WY
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTodd T Reed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1P · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 9 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4400 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 64 F
Altimeter29.62 inHg
Observation Time23:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data