Summary
On September 30, 2005, a Cessna C172F (N8513U) was involved in an incident near Sparta, TN. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's delay in applying carburetor heat that resulted in the loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.
This report is based on information received by the NTSB. Additional details may be found in the NTSB's public docket for this case. For further information, please contact the NTSB Office of Public Inquiries.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ATL05CA165. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8513U.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's delay in applying carburetor heat that resulted in the loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
This report is based on information received by the NTSB. Additional details may be found in the NTSB's public docket for this case. For further information, please contact the NTSB Office of Public Inquiries.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ATL05CA165