On March 26, 1992, a Cessna R182RG (registration N5529S) operated by Donald Houseworth was involved in an aviation accident near Little Rock, AR. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE COMPLETE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO CARBURETOR ICING, AND THE PILOT'S DELAYED APPLICATION OF CARBURETOR HEAT. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
While on final approach, the engine began running rough and lost power despite carburetor heat application. The pilot executed a forced landing in a muddy field, during which the nose wheel collapsed and the aircraft nosed over.
Accident Details
The pilot was on final approach to the destination airport when the engine began to run rough. The pilot attempted to remedy the situation, including applying carburetor heat, but the engine lost power. A forced landing was then made in a muddy field.
Sequence of Events
During the rollout in the muddy field, the nose wheel dug into the soft ground. This caused the nose wheel assembly to partially collapse and resulted in the airplane nosing over onto its back.
Weather Conditions
Weather conditions at the time of the accident were reported to be highly conducive to carburetor icing.
What happened in the 26 Mar 1992 Cessna R182RG accident near Little Rock, AR?
While on final approach, the engine began running rough and lost power despite carburetor heat application. The pilot executed a forced landing in a muddy field, during which the nose wheel collapsed and the aircraft nosed over.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 26 Mar 1992 involved a Cessna R182RG, registration N5529S, operated by Donald Houseworth, at Little Rock, AR.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
THE COMPLETE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO CARBURETOR ICING, AND THE PILOT'S DELAYED APPLICATION OF CARBURETOR HEAT. FACTORS WERE THE WEATHER CONDITIONS WHICH WERE HIGHLY CONDUCIVE TO CARBURETOR ICING, AND THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN AT THE PILOT'S DISPOSAL TO EXECUTE A SUCCESSFUL FORCED LANDING.
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