Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CEN10CA146

New Paris, IN, USA

Aircraft #1

N184PT

BYLER JDT MINI-MAX 1100R

Analysis

The experimental amateur-built airplane sustained substantial damage when it nosed over during a forced landing on a soft field following an in-flight loss of engine power. The engine was reportedly “occasionally windmilling” during the forced landing. The local temperature was 9 degrees Celsius (C) and the dew point was 3 degrees C. The temperature and dew point were plotted on the icing chart listed in Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin CE-09-35 and their intersection fell in the “serious icing (cruise power)” temperature range.

Factual Information

The experimental amateur-built Rotax 447 powered airplane sustained substantial damage when it nosed over during a forced landing on a soft field following an in-flight loss of engine power. The engine was reportedly “occasionally windmilling” during the forced landing. The local temperature was 9 degrees Celsius (C) and the dew point was 3 degrees C. The temperature and dew point were plotted on the icing chart listed in Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin CE-09-35 and their intersection fell in the “serious icing (cruise power)” temperature range.

Probable Cause and Findings

A total loss of engine power in flight due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the soft field where the airplane nosed over.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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