TAYLORCRAFT BL 65
Chippewa Falls, WI — September 8, 2013
Event Information
| Date | September 8, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN13CA543 |
| Event ID | 20130911X20848 |
| Location | Chippewa Falls, WI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 45.01583, -91.43750 |
| Airport | Private |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | TAYLORCRAFT |
| Model | BL 65 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The loss of engine power after takeoff due to carburetor icing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he performed a preflight inspection and run-up of the airplane prior to takeoff. After takeoff, when the airplane was about 250 to 300 feet above ground level the airplane's engine lost power. The pilot reported that he applied carburetor heat but could not maintain altitude and struck trees. The pilot reported that he believed that the engine power loss was due to carburetor icing. The weather conditions at the time of the accident included a temperature of 25 degrees Celsius, and a dew point of 13 degrees Celsius, which according to a carburetor icing probability chart, was in the range of susceptibility for serious icing at descent power settings, and moderate icing at cruise power settings.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.