ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 354961
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| Date: | Tuesday 9 December 1997 |
| Time: | 13:00 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-28-140 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N55259 |
| MSN: | 28-7325354 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1973 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-E2A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Dawson, ND -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot said that engine power was lost during initial climb. He conducted a forced landing off the airport and the airplane impacted a fence. According to the Icing Probability Chart, the conditions favorable to the formation of induction system icing existed based on the temperature and dew point at the two nearest reporting stations. The pilot said that he 'tried' carburetor heat after the loss of power; however, the airplane touched down prior to engine power being restored.
Probable Cause: The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Factors were carburetor icing conditions and a fence.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI98LA062
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 06:31 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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