Accident Details
Date
Friday, November 8, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI92FA023
Location
KIOWA, KS
Event ID
20001212X18421
Coordinates
37.009929, -98.480766
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY UTILIZE THE CARBURETOR HEAT TO AVOID LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO CARBURETOR ICING. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S INATTENTION AND THE ENCOUNTER OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN DURING AN OFF-AIRPORT FORCED LANDING.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N5732G
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15071232
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
CENTRAL AIR PARTS INC
Address
3185 WILLHOIT AIRPORT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
STAUNTON
State / Zip Code
IL 62088-4150
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# CHI92FA023