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March 21, 2019 · Cessna L19 E · N13FM

Milton, LA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 21, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Milton, LA
Aircraft
Cessna L19 E (1957)
Tail Number
N13FM
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN19LA130

While in cruise flight, the airplane’s engine began to run rough before the engine lost power. The pilot performed a forced landing during which the airplane impacted trees, resulting in substantial damage to the wing spar. Fuel was found onboard the airplane, and examination of the engine revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported that he did not apply carburetor heat following the loss of engine power. The atmospheric conditions present at the time of the accident were conducive to the development of serious icing at glide power; however, the engine was being operated at a cruise power setting when the loss of power occurred. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined based on the available information.

NTSB Probable Cause

A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.

Full Narrative

On March 21, 2019, about 1150 central daylight time, a Cessna L-19E airplane, N13FM, was substantially damaged when it was involved with an accident near Milton, Louisiana. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that he was in cruise flight at 1,200 ft above ground level when the engine began to run rough. The pilot added that he changed fuel tanks using the fuel selector and turned on the fuel pump. The engine lost power shortly thereafter, and the pilot performed a forced landing, during which the airplane impacted trees, resulting in substantial damage to the wing spar. 17 gallons of fuel were drained from the airplane and fuel was found in the fuel lines. Examination of the engine by the responding Federal Aviation Administration inspector did not reveal any anomalies. A review of the Carburetor Icing Probability Chart located in the FAA’s Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin CE-09-35, Carburetor Icing Prevention, indicated that the atmospheric conditions were conducive to the development of serious icing at glide power. The pilot stated that he did not apply carburetor heat following the loss of engine power.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:50 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna L19 E
Tail NumberN13FM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-15 · Reciprocating · 213

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 87 · Unknown · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 39 C
Altimeter30.19 inHg
Observation Time11:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data