Probable cause
The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
NTSB analysis
While in cruise flight, the amateur-built airplane's engine experienced a total loss of power and the pilot executed a forced landing to a field. During the landing the airplane nosed over and the pilot was seriously injured. A postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. The recorded temperature and dew point at the time of the accident were conducive for the formation of moderate carburetor icing at cruise power.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN13LA015 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Oct 16, 2012
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Cloverdale, Indiana
- Highest injury
- Serious
- Serious injuries
- 1
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built WOODY PUSHER
- N-number
- N10RY
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Minor
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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