# NTSB CEN09CA449: Foglio Tiger CUB, N312TC, Toronto, OH, July 18, 2009 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: July 18, 2009, 17:11 local (21:11 UTC) - Place: Toronto, OH - Coordinates: 40.475833, -80.628051 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=40.4758&lon=-80.6281&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Initial climb: Collision during takeoff/land](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/490) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report October 19, 2009 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: Central Region - Parties: Federal Aviation Administration - NTSB case key (mKey): 74329 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CEN09CA449 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/74329/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=74329 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA449 ## Probable cause The pilot not turning off the carburetor heat prior to takeoff resulting in the engine's reduced performance, and his failure to remain clear of the tree during takeoff. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Action: forgotten action/omission](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041035): Personnel issues › Action/decision · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Foglio James P TIGER CUB SPORT II, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041035/cases.md?model=05615KU), [All aircraft, 440 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041035/cases.md) - [Object/animal/substance: tree(s)](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022020): Environmental issues › Physical environment · Contributed to outcome; cases with it: [Foglio James P TIGER CUB SPORT II, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022020/cases.md?model=05615KU), [All aircraft, 933 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022020/cases.md) - [Engine controls](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01057600): Aircraft › Aircraft power plant · Incorrect use/operation (probable cause); cases with it: [Foglio James P TIGER CUB SPORT II, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01057600/cases.md?model=05615KU), [All aircraft, 51 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01057600/cases.md) - [Use of equip/info: use of equip/system](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063015): Personnel issues › Task performance · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Foglio James P TIGER CUB SPORT II, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063015/cases.md?model=05615KU), [All aircraft, 1,391 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063015/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Prior to flight: Miscellaneous/other](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/900); cases with it: [Foglio James P TIGER CUB SPORT II, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/900/sequence.md?model=05615KU), [All aircraft, 1,556 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/900/sequence.md) - [Initial climb: Collision during takeoff/land](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/490) (defining event); cases with it: [Foglio James P TIGER CUB SPORT II, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/490/sequence.md?model=05615KU), [All aircraft, 1,309 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/490/sequence.md) - [Emergency descent: Off-field or emergency landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/440); cases with it: [Foglio James P TIGER CUB SPORT II, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/440/sequence.md?model=05615KU), [All aircraft, 3,365 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/440/sequence.md) ## Analysis The pilot reported that he performed a takeoff and landed to a full stop. During his next takeoff he stated that he noticed that his airplane was not climbing and his RPM's were low. He clipped a small tree and elected to land in a nearby field. He said, "I now realize I never turned off carb heat before the second takeoff." ## Factual narrative The pilot reported that he performed a takeoff and landed to a full stop. During his next takeoff he stated that he noticed that his airplane was not climbing and his RPM's were low. He clipped a small tree and elected to land in a nearby field. He said, "I now realize I never turned off carb heat before the second takeoff." ## Aircraft - Registration: [N312TC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N312TC), registered now, S/N TCSII-03-1 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: FOGLIO TIGER CUB - Registry model: [Foglio James P TIGER CUB SPORT II](https://openairdocs.org/model/foglio-james-p-tiger-cub-sport-ii) (registry code 05615KU) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental 0-200 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-0-200-series) (registry code 17020, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane, amateur-built - Serial number: TCSII-03-1 - Airframe hours: 257 - Engines: CONT MOTOR O-200 100 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Airworthiness certificate: Special, Experimental (Special) - Last inspection: Annual, August 24, 2008 - Departed: 1G8, Toronto, OH - Destination: 1G8, Toronto, OH - Airport: 1G8, Eddie Dew Memorial Airpark ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 63; injuries: none; sport pilot; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: sport pilot; seat: left; flight hours: 54 total, 1 in this make and model, 44 as pilot in command ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 260° at 5 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Temperature: 70 °F, dew point 52 °F - Altimeter: 29.94 inHg - Observed at: PIT ## Docket (1 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on August 20, 2009, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=74329. 440 KB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 440 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40316917&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Master.PDF From the NTSB's public API. 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