N8024TCESSNA 182A 1993-01-03 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 182A S/N: 34239

Summary

On January 03, 1993, a Cessna 182A (N8024T) was involved in an accident near Roanoke Rapids, NC. The accident resulted in 3 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT-AT-CONTROL'S FAILURE TO USE CARBURETOR HEAT RESULTING IN A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO CARBURETOR ICE. A FACTOR WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS WEATHER CONDUCIVE TO CARBURETOR ICE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL93LA047. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8024T.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, January 3, 1993
NTSB Number
ATL93LA047
Location
ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC
Event ID
20001211X11646
Coordinates
36.449497, -77.649925
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
3
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT-AT-CONTROL'S FAILURE TO USE CARBURETOR HEAT RESULTING IN A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO CARBURETOR ICE. A FACTOR WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS WEATHER CONDUCIVE TO CARBURETOR ICE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
34239
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
182A C182
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
LONG COTTON WAREHOUSE INC
Address
811 W 2ND ST
Status
Deregistered
City
ROANOKE RAPIDS
State / Zip Code
NC 27870
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ATL93LA047