On July 6, 1993, a Cessna 172 (registration N7954U) operated by R. A. Wilkinson/l. W. Brubaker was involved in an aviation accident near Normalville, PA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PRESENCE OF CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS, WHICH CAUSED A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S DELAYED USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT AND ROUGH TERRAIN. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot reported engine roughness during cruise at 5,500 feet; carburetor heat application did not prevent a complete loss of power. The subsequent forced landing on rough terrain resulted in the airplane nosing over.
Accident Overview
Approximately 20 minutes after departure, while in cruise flight at an altitude of 5,500 feet, the pilot noticed the engine began to run rough. In response, the pilot applied carburetor heat, but the engine subsequently quit completely. A forced landing was then initiated.
Landing and Post-Accident Examination
The airplane landed on rough terrain and nosed over during the landing. An FAA Aviation Safety Inspector examined the aircraft and reported that carburetor icing was suspected. The engine was successfully run after the accident, indicating the power loss may have been temporary.
What happened in the 6 Jul 1993 Cessna 172 accident near Normalville, PA?
A pilot reported engine roughness during cruise at 5,500 feet; carburetor heat application did not prevent a complete loss of power. The subsequent forced landing on rough terrain resulted in the airplane nosing over.
Were there any fatalities in the 6 Jul 1993 Cessna 172 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 6 Jul 1993 involved a Cessna 172, registration N7954U, operated by R. A. Wilkinson/l. W. Brubaker, at Normalville, PA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
THE PRESENCE OF CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS, WHICH CAUSED A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S DELAYED USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT AND ROUGH TERRAIN.
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