What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1990-03-03 involved a Cessna 177A, registration N30367, operated by Mark K Brown, at Canon, GA.

Engine Power Loss During Descent Leads to Emergency Landing in Plowed Field (N30367)

On March 3, 1990, a Cessna 177A (registration N30367) operated by Mark K Brown was involved in an aviation accident near Canon, GA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN CARBURETOR ICE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS, AND SOFT TERRAIN. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

During a descent from 2500 to 2000 feet, the pilot noticed engine power loss unresponsive to throttle. Carburetor heat was applied but engine failed to restart. Emergency landing in a plowed field resulted in landing gear collapse. Carburetor was damaged and later replaced; examination showed only normal wear. Conditions were favorable for carburetor icing.

Descent and Power Loss

The pilot was descending from 2,500 feet to 2,000 feet when the engine lost power, failing to respond to throttle inputs intended to level off. The pilot then moved the carburetor heat control to the 'ON' position, but was unable to restart the engine.

Emergency Landing

An emergency landing was performed in a plowed field. Upon touchdown, the landing gear collapsed due to the soft terrain.

Damage and Examination

The carburetor was damaged during the incident. After the carburetor was replaced, the engine operated normally. An examination of the damaged carburetor revealed only normal wear and no pre-existing defects.

Weather Conditions

The temperature was 64 degrees Fahrenheit with a dew point of 44 degrees Fahrenheit. According to carburetor icing charts, these conditions were conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.

1990-03-03: Cessna 177A (N30367) — Mark K Brown — Canon, GA