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September 8, 2013 · Taylorcraft BL 65 65 · N23683
Chippewa Falls, WI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 8, 2013
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Chippewa Falls, WI
Aircraft
Taylorcraft BL 65 65 (1939)
Tail Number
N23683
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN13CA543
The pilot reported that he performed a preflight inspection and run-up of the airplane prior to takeoff. After takeoff, when the airplane was about 250 to 300 feet above ground level the airplane's engine lost power. The pilot reported that he applied carburetor heat but could not maintain altitude and struck trees. The pilot reported that he believed that the engine power loss was due to carburetor icing. The weather conditions at the time of the accident included a temperature of 25 degrees Celsius, and a dew point of 13 degrees Celsius, which according to a carburetor icing probability chart, was in the range of susceptibility for serious icing at descent power settings, and moderate icing at cruise power settings.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Temp/humidity/pressure-Conducive to carburetor icing-Effect on equipment - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he performed a preflight inspection and run-up of the airplane prior to takeoff. After takeoff, when the airplane was about 250 to 300 feet above ground level the airplane's engine lost power. The pilot reported that he applied carburetor heat but could not maintain altitude and struck trees. The pilot reported that he believed that the engine power loss was due to carburetor icing. The weather conditions at the time of the accident included a temperature of 25 degrees Celsius, and a dew point of 13 degrees Celsius, which according to a carburetor icing probability chart, was in the range of susceptibility for serious icing at descent power settings, and moderate icing at cruise power settings.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 CDT
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (1nm SE)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftTaylorcraft BL 65 65
Tail NumberN23683
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-145B SERIES · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 59 · Third Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time21:56
Weather SourceWFAC