ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 357957
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| Date: | Saturday 2 December 1995 |
| Time: | 15:00 LT |
| Type: |  Aviat A-1 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N236CD |
| MSN: | 1219 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1992 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 134 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-360-C1G |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Collinsville, OK -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Vinita, OK (HO4) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that while approaching his private airstrip to land, he reduced the engine power to idle, 'pulled on the carburetor heat,' and glided for 3 to 5 minutes. He also reported that he never 'cleared his engine' during this glide. Subsequently, he realized the approach would be 'short' and that additional power would be needed to reach the airstrip. He moved the throttle forward, but there was no increased power response. The pilot further stated that the airplane was very low to the ground, and there was not enough room to maneuver. During a forced landing, the airplane impacted transmission wires and then the ground. The temperature and dew point were 75 and 53 degrees, respectively. According to icing probability charts, conditions were favorable for carburetor ice.
Probable Cause: The pilot's improper planning/decision, his failure to periodically clear the engine during the glide, and failure to see-and-avoid the transmission line during the approach for an emergency landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW96LA068
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Mar-2024 08:28 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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