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Pilot Encounters Icing, Loses Power and Crashes During Forced Landing (N8829J)

Brookings, OR, US

On November 22, 1993, a Piper PA-28-180 (registration N8829J) was involved in an aviation accident near Brookings, OR. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot limited his weather briefing to selected DUAT system data and an abbreviated Flight Service Station briefing, failing to receive an AIRMET warning of occasional icing conditions along his route of flight. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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While on an IFR flight plan, a pilot encountered structural and induction icing, leading to engine power loss and pitot tube icing. The aircraft impacted terrain during a forced landing. The pilot had limited his weather briefing, missing an AIRMET warning of occasional icing.

Incident Overview

A pilot operating under an IFR flight plan encountered icing conditions while en route. The aircraft experienced both structural icing and induction icing, causing the engine to lose power. The pilot initiated a descent as power began to diminish. Eventually, the engine lost all power, and the pitot tube became iced over.

Forced Landing and Impact

During the attempted forced landing in a small, unforested area, the aircraft impacted the terrain.

Weather Briefing

Investigation revealed that the pilot had limited his preflight weather briefing to selected DUAT system data and an abbreviated Flight Service Station briefing. As a result, he failed to receive an AIRMET warning that indicated occasional icing conditions along his intended route of flight.

Probable cause

The pilot limited his weather briefing to selected DUAT system data and an abbreviated Flight Service Station briefing, failing to receive an AIRMET warning of occasional icing conditions along his route of flight.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 22 Nov 1993 Piper PA-28-180 accident near Brookings, OR?

While on an IFR flight plan, a pilot encountered structural and induction icing, leading to engine power loss and pitot tube icing. The aircraft impacted terrain during a forced landing. The pilot had limited his weather briefing, missing an AIRMET warning of occasional icing.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 22 Nov 1993 involved a Piper PA-28-180, registration N8829J, at Brookings, OR.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot limited his weather briefing to selected DUAT system data and an abbreviated Flight Service Station briefing, failing to receive an AIRMET warning of occasional icing conditions along his route of flight.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X13804. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.