ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 353467
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| Date: | Saturday 26 December 1998 |
| Time: | 11:43 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-28-181 |
| Owner/operator: | Crystal Aero Group, Inc. |
| Registration: | N8436C |
| MSN: | 28-7690140 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 6128 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-360-A1A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Haines City, FL -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Crystal River, FL (X31) |
| Opa Locka, FL (KOPF) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
While in cruise flight at between 1,600 and 1,700 feet, the pilot stated the aircraft encountered a very turbulent updraft which passed promptly. A short time later the aircraft began to perform sluggishly, shake, and feel like it had no pitch control. The engine then quit and attempts to restart it were unsuccessful. The aircraft then began to descend uncontrolled and while approaching a field for a forced landing the aircraft crashed into trees. Post crash examination of the aircraft, flight controls, and engine showed no evidence of precrash mechanical failure or malfunction. Icing probability curves showed the aircraft was operating in conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing at cruise power.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to recognize the onset of carburetor icing and take corrective action prior to engine failure and the pilot's failure to maintain visual outlook while making a forced landing resulting in the aircraft colliding with trees.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MIA99LA057
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Mar-2024 07:09 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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