ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 370903
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| Date: | Saturday 18 June 1988 |
| Time: | 18:00 LT |
| Type: |  Aeronca 7AC |
| Owner/operator: | Aeronica Flying Club |
| Registration: | N1841E |
| MSN: | 7AC-5408 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1946 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3284 hours |
| Engine model: | CONTINENTAL A75-8A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Capon Bridge, WV -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Winchester, VA (W16 |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PLT SAID HE WAS CRUISING AT 3000 FT WHEN HE REDUCED PWR TO START A DESCENT TO 2000 FT. AFTER PWR WAS REDUCED FROM 2350 TO 1800 RPM, A TOTAL PWR LOSS OCCURRED. ATTEMPTS TO RESTART THE ENGINE WERE UNSUCCESSFUL. THE PLT SAID HE DID NOT USE CARB HEAT, ALTHOUGH, HE SAID, LATER THAT HE SUSPECTED CARB ICE. THE PILOT MADE A FORCED LANDING INTO AN OPEN FIELD. THE PLT SAID BECAUSE OF THE SOFT TERRAIN AND HIGH GRASS, THE ACFT NOSED OVER DURING THE LANDING ROLL. THE TEMP/ DEW PT WAS 82/54 DEGS. POST ACCIDENT ENGINE TEST DISCLOSED IT OPERATED SATISFACTORY AT VARIOUS POWER SETTINGS. WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE CONDUCIVE TO THE FORMATION OF CARBURETOR ICE.
Probable Cause: LOSS OF POWER BECAUSE OF CARBURETOR ICE WHICH OBSTRUCTED AIRFLOW TO THE ENGINE. THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER ON LANDING BECAUSE OF SOFT TERRAIN AND HIGH GRASS. THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE CARBURETOR HEAT IS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB BFO88LA055
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 25-Mar-2024 15:58 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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