N18WY

Substantial
Minor

AVIAT AIRCRAFT A-1C-180S/N: 3038

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN11CA298
Location
Greensburg, IN
Event ID
20110420X61115
Coordinates
39.327220, -85.521667
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's decision to land on the grass which contained standing water. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of power due to carburetor ice.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AVIAT AIRCRAFT
Serial Number
3038
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2008
Model / ICAO
A-1C-180HUSK
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
A-1C-180

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
OVERFIELD LLC
Address
355 W SMITH RD
City
GREENSBURG
State / Zip Code
IN 47240-6241
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot was practicing low approaches when he experienced a partial loss of engine power during climb out. He continued onto the downwind leg where he applied carburetor heat and determined the loss of power was a result of carburetor ice. The pilot shortened the downwind and base legs, and decided to land on the grass alongside the paved runway. The pilot stated the approach was high and fast, and he was more comfortable landing on the grass as the airplane was equipped with tundra tires. The airplane nosed over during the landing when it contacted standing water on the grass. The right wing of the airplane was substantially damaged. The outside air temperature was reported as 20 degrees Celsius and the was 18 degrees Celsius. A Transport Canada Carburetor Icing Chart indicates the conditions were conducive to serious carburetor icing at descent power.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA298