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June 14, 2014 · Jackson Fred M Clipper · N2754A

Altamont, NY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 14, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Altamont, NY
Aircraft
Jackson Fred M Clipper (2004)
Tail Number
N2754A
Operator
Jackson Fred M
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA14CA310

The pilot reported that he had applied carburetor heat intermittently during the flight, but that during the final descent to the destination airport, he did not. The engine stopped producing power, and during the subsequent forced landing the airplane collided with trees which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation, and stated that the engine stopped producing power due to carburetor icing. Interpolation of a carburetor icing probability chart revealed that atmospheric conditions at the time of the accident were conducive to serious icing at all power settings.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat prior to descending in atmospheric conditions conducive to serious icing at all power settings, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that he had applied carburetor heat intermittently during the flight, but that during the final descent to the destination airport, he did not. The engine stopped producing power, and during the subsequent forced landing the airplane collided with trees which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation, and stated that the engine stopped producing power due to carburetor icing. Interpolation of a carburetor icing probability chart revealed that atmospheric conditions at the time of the accident were conducive to serious icing at all power settings.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftJackson Fred M Clipper
Tail NumberN2754A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJackson Fred M
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 75 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 48
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time16:51
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data