BYLER JDT MINI-MAX 1100R
New Paris, IN — March 8, 2010
Event Information
| Date | March 8, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN10CA146 |
| Event ID | 20100309X00235 |
| Location | New Paris, IN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.50000, -85.83000 |
| Airport | Goshen Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BYLER |
| Model | JDT MINI-MAX 1100R |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
A total loss of engine power in flight due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the soft field where the airplane nosed over.
Full Narrative
The experimental amateur-built Rotax 447 powered airplane sustained substantial damage when it nosed over during a forced landing on a soft field following an in-flight loss of engine power. The engine was reportedly “occasionally windmilling” during the forced landing. The local temperature was 9 degrees Celsius (C) and the dew point was 3 degrees C. The temperature and dew point were plotted on the icing chart listed in Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin CE-09-35 and their intersection fell in the “serious icing (cruise power)” temperature range.
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.