Accident Details
Date
Saturday, June 18, 1988
NTSB Number
BFO88LA055
Location
CAPON BRIDGE, WV
Event ID
20001213X25879
Coordinates
39.280826, -78.469688
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
LOSS OF POWER BECAUSE OF CARBURETOR ICE WHICH OBSTRUCTED AIRFLOW TO THE ENGINE. THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER ON LANDING BECAUSE OF SOFT TERRAIN AND HIGH GRASS. THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE CARBURETOR HEAT IS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
AERONCA FLYING CLUB INC
Address
C/O WILLIE MCLAURIN
139 MOUNTAIN VIEW LANE
City
WINCHESTER
State / Zip Code
VA 22602
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# BFO88LA055