On August 28, 1991, a Beech B23 (registration N2389L) operated by Michael G. Schimdt was involved in an aviation accident near Jenison, MI. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to prevent carburetor ice, which resulted in a loss of power and subsequent collision with terrain. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft experienced a momentary loss of power twice before stopping completely shortly after takeoff. Favorable conditions for carburetor ice were present, and no engine defects were found during post-accident inspection.
The accident airplane collided with terrain shortly after takeoff. According to the pilot, the aircraft experienced a momentary loss of power twice before it stopped completely.
No defects were discovered during a post-accident inspection of the engine.
Conditions were favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.
The pilot's failure to prevent carburetor ice, which resulted in a loss of power and subsequent collision with terrain.
An aircraft experienced a momentary loss of power twice before stopping completely shortly after takeoff. Favorable conditions for carburetor ice were present, and no engine defects were found during post-accident inspection.
The accident on 28 Aug 1991 involved a Beech B23, registration N2389L, operated by Michael G. Schimdt, at Jenison, MI.
The pilot's failure to prevent carburetor ice, which resulted in a loss of power and subsequent collision with terrain.
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