What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1995-12-02 involved an Aviat A-1, registration N236CD, at Collinsville, OK.

Pilot Reports Loss of Power During Approach to Private Airstrip, Impacts Wires (N236CD)

On December 2, 1995, an Aviat A-1 (registration N236CD) was involved in an aviation accident near Collinsville, OK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper planning/decision, his failure to periodically clear the engine during the glide, and failure to see-and-avoid the transmission line during the approach for an emergency landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

While approaching a private airstrip, a pilot reduced engine power to idle and applied carburetor heat during a 3-to-5-minute glide. When additional power was needed, the engine did not respond, leading to a forced landing into transmission wires and terrain.

Incident Overview

A pilot reported that while approaching a private airstrip for landing, he reduced the engine power to idle, pulled on the carburetor heat, and glided for 3 to 5 minutes. During this glide, he never cleared the engine. He later realized that the approach would be short and that additional power would be required to reach the airstrip. When he moved the throttle forward, there was no increase in power response.

Forced Landing

The pilot stated that the airplane was very low to the ground, leaving insufficient room to maneuver. During the subsequent forced landing, the airplane impacted transmission wires and then the ground.

Environmental Conditions

The temperature and dew point were 75 degrees Fahrenheit and 53 degrees Fahrenheit, respectively. According to icing probability charts, conditions were favorable for carburetor ice formation.

Pilot Actions

The pilot reported that he reduced the engine to idle, applied carburetor heat, and did not clear the engine during the prolonged glide. No further details regarding the aircraft or injuries were provided in the source.

1995-12-02: Aviat A-1 (N236CD) — Collinsville, OK