ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 356303
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| Date: | Monday 20 January 1997 |
| Time: | 17:41 LT |
| Type: |  Stinson 108 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N97108 |
| MSN: | 108-1108 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2589 hours |
| Engine model: | Franklin 6A4-150-B3 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Winter Haven, FL -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Palmetto, FL (48X) |
| (KGIF) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot stated the engine sputtered and quit while descending through 2,000 feet agl for approach to land. He was not using carburetor heat and had reduced the engine to 2,100 rpm. While landing in a field the aircraft struck trees. After the accident, usable fuel was found in each fuel tank and there was no contamination in the fuel. The engine was started and operated normally. The carburetor heat operated normally. Icing probability curves show the aircraft was operating in conditions conducive to serious icing at glide power and visible icing at glide and cruise power.
Probable Cause: Failure of the pilot to use carburetor heat for descent resulting in engine failure due to carburetor induction icing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MIA97LA068
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 21:11 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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