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March 8, 2019 · Piper PA18 150 · N8566D

Rushville, NE

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 8, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Rushville, NE
Aircraft
Piper PA18 150 (1957)
Tail Number
N8566D
Operator
Stateline Auto Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA160

The pilot reported that, during flight, the engine lost partial power. He applied carburetor heat and adjusted the mixture, but the engine did not respond. The engine continued to lose power, and the pilot conducted a forced landing on rough terrain, during which the right wing struck the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing spar. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported that the temperature about the time of the accident was 30°F and that the dew point was 34°F. The atmospheric conditions at the time of the accident were conducive to the accumulation of serious carburetor icing at cruise or climb power settings. The pilot stated that the accident could have been prevented if he had "checked for carb ice sooner."

NTSB Probable Cause

The partial loss of engine power due to the accumulation of carburetor ice, which resulted in a forced landing on rough terrain.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that during flight, the engine lost partial power. He applied the carb heat and adjusted the mixture, but the engine did not respond. The engine continued to lose power and the pilot force landed on rough terrain. During landing the right wing struck the ground. Additionally, the pilot reported that the accident could have been prevented if he had, "checked for carb ice sooner." He reported that the temperature about the time of the accident was 30° F, and that the dew point was 34° F. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing spar. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. According to the FAA Carburetor Ice Probability Chart, a serious icing probability existed at cruise or climb power.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 MST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA18 150
Tail NumberN8566D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorStateline Auto Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 39 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point30 C / 34 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data