Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND [CFI] TO USE CARBURETOR HEAT DURING REDUCED POWER DESCENT.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On June 27, 1995, about 0850 eastern daylight time, N25406, a Cessna 152 operated by Executive Flyers Inc. crashed in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, while on a 14 CFR Part 91 instructional flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the local flight. The airplane was substantially damaged and the instructor and student pilot reported no injuries. The flight had originated about 45 minutes earlier.
The instructor stated that while in a descent with the throttle reduced the engine began to lose rpm. He stated he checked the magnetos but did not apply carburetor heat and the engine failed. During the subsequent forced landing the airplane nosed over on landing roll.
A review of FAA icing probability charts revealed that at a temperature of 85 degrees F., and a dewpoint of 65 degrees F., serious icing can occur during glide power descents.
Multiple attempts to obtain a Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1/2 were made and the company did not respond to the requests.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA95LA161