What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2000-10-29 involved a Grumman American AA-1A, registration N41RC, at Greeley, CO.

Engine Power Loss During Climbout After Touch and Go Landing Leads to Fence Strike (N41RC)

On October 29, 2000, a Grumman American AA-1A (registration N41RC) was involved in an aviation accident near Greeley, CO. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A mechanic suspected carburetor ice as the cause of the power loss. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

During climbout after a touch and go landing, an airplane's engine lost power. The pilot executed a forced landing to an airport access road striking a fence post and barbed wire. The engine then regained power and the pilot taxied back to the ramp. A mechanic suspected carburetor ice as the cause.

Incident Overview

The pilot performed a touch and go landing. During the subsequent climbout, the engine lost power. The pilot conducted a forced landing approach to an airport access road, during which the airplane struck a fence post and barbed wire. Following the impact, the engine regained power, and the pilot taxied the airplane back to the ramp.

Environmental Conditions

The temperature was 19 degrees Celsius, with a dew point of -4 degrees Celsius. According to the Carburetor Icing Graph, this temperature/dew point combination lies on the outer fringes of the "SERIOUS ICING AFFECTS GLIDE OR CRUISE POWER" arc.

Pilot Actions

The pilot reported applying carburetor heat towards the end of the approach for the touch and go landing, and closed it prior to lifting off.

Mechanic's Assessment

A mechanic who examined the airplane suspected carburetor ice as the cause of the power loss.

Probable cause

A mechanic suspected carburetor ice as the cause of the power loss.

2000-10-29: Grumman American AA-1A (N41RC) — Greeley, CO