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April 15, 2024 · Jacobson SE5A Replica · N124BM

Luther, OK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 15, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Luther, OK
Aircraft
Jacobson SE5A Replica (1977)
Tail Number
N124BM
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN24LA158

The pilot was practicing touch-and-go landings on a private grass airstrip when he experienced a loss of engine power during initial climb. The airplane then descended and impacted terrain near the departure end of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wings. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal airplane operation. Serious carburetor icing conditions at glide power were present at the time of the accident. The pilot stated that he did not use carburetor heat during the flight. Carburetor icing most likely formed during the preceding descent for landing and remained for the accident takeoff.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in fuel starvation during the initial climb, a loss of engine power, and impact with terrain.

Full Narrative

On April 14, 2024, at 1900 central daylight time, a Jacobson SE5A airplane, N124BM, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Luther, Oklahoma. The private pilot was uninjured. The airplane was operated under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. The pilot was practicing touch-and-go landings on a private grass airstrip when he experienced a loss of engine power during initial climb. The airplane then descended and impacted terrain near the departure end of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wings. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal airplane operation. After the examination, the pilot stated that the loss of engine power was probably due to carburetor ice. He stated that he did not apply carburetor heat during the flight. According to the carburetor probability icing chart, conditions for serious carburetor icing at glide power were present.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 CDT
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (0.5nm S)
Runway18
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftJacobson SE5A Replica
Tail NumberN124BM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-C1 · Reciprocating
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 69 · Basc · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.78 inHg
Observation Time19:55
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data