ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 294744
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| Date: | Sunday 25 July 2004 |
| Time: | 17:00 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 182A Skylane |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N3708D |
| MSN: | 34408 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1957 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3354 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental O-470-L |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Noblesville, Indiana -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Adrian-Lenawee County Airport, MI (ADG/KADG) |
| Noblesville, IN (I80) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The airplane sustained substantial damage during a forced landing following a loss of engine power. The pilot reported that he began a gradual descent from a cruising altitude of 6,500 feet mean sea level (msl) as the flight neared its intended destination. He stated that after several minutes, the engine began to hesitate. He initially thought that he may have miscalculated the fuel required for the flight since "fuel was low due to managing weight/balance issues." The aircraft was over an airport at the time and the pilot elected to descend for a precautionary landing. He stated that on approach he "came in too fast and pulled up to execute a go-around." As he turned downwind the engine lost power. He stated: "The stall horn was sounding so I tried to level [the] wings as we attempted landing in a bean field." During the forced landing, the nose gear separated and the aircraft nosed over. After the accident, the pilot stated that he did not apply carburetor heat. He noted that he did not think that it was cold enough for carburetor ice to form. A post-accident examination did not reveal any anomalies. The surface temperature and dew point in the vicinity of the accident site was 19 degrees and 13 degrees Celsius, respectively. According a Transport Canada Carburetor Icing Probability Chart, the possibility of moderate icing at cruise power and severe icing at descent power exists under those conditions.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to select carburetor heat and his failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall. Factors were unstabilized approach the aircraft's low altitude, and the weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI04CA194
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Oct-2022 08:36 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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