Probable cause
The pilot not turning off the carburetor heat prior to takeoff resulting in the engine's reduced performance, and his failure to remain clear of the tree during takeoff.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that he performed a takeoff and landed to a full stop. During his next takeoff he stated that he noticed that his airplane was not climbing and his RPM's were low. He clipped a small tree and elected to land in a nearby field. He said, "I now realize I never turned off carb heat before the second takeoff."
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN09CA449 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jul 18, 2009
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Toronto, Ohio
- Nearest airport
- Eddie Dew Memorial Airpark (1G8)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built TIGER CUB
- N-number
- N312TC
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.