# NTSB CHI01LA003: Cessna 182, N8907X, Noblesville, IN, October 8, 2000 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: October 8, 2000, 15:45 local (19:45 UTC) - Place: Noblesville, IN - Coordinates: 40.083889, -86.034721 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=40.0839&lon=-86.0347&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 2 uninjured - Status: Completed, report September 30, 2003 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 51080 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI01LA003 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/51080/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA003 ## Probable cause Carburetor icing and the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning by his delayed use of carburetor heat. A factor associated with the accident was the unsuitable terrain. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of engine power, cruise - weather condition - carburetor icing conditions (cause) - in-flight planning/decision - inadequate, pilot in command (cause) - carburetor heat - delayed, pilot in command - Forced landing, emergency descent/landing - On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, landing - roll - terrain condition - none suitable (contributing factor) ## Analysis The pilot reported that he was in cruise flight at 6,000 feet when the engine began to run rough. He pulled the carburetor heat on and the engine ran okay for a few seconds and then lost power. He executed a forced landing to a bean field. The pilot reported that he thought he experienced carburetor icing. The engine was tested and it ran at 800 rpm. The magnetos were checked and there was a 25 rpm drop on each magneto. All cylinders exhibited thumb compression. The 1455 surface weather observation at the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) located about 22 nm southwest of the accident site indicated the temperature was 48 degrees F and the dew point was 32 degrees F. The Transport Canada "Carburetor Icing" chart indicates moderate to serious carburetor icing at 48 degrees F and 32 degree dew point. ## Factual narrative On October 9, 2000, at 1530 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 182, N8907X, was substantially damaged during a forced landing to a field near Noblesville, Indiana, following a loss of engine power. The pilot and one passenger were not injured. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight had departed Grand Glaize-Osage Beach Airport (K15), Osage Beach, Missouri, at 1300 edt en route to the Wyandot County Airport (56D), Upper Sandusky, Ohio. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The pilot reported to FAA Operations and Airworthiness inspectors that he was in cruise flight at 6,000 feet when the engine began to run rough. After a few minutes the engine quit and he executed a forced landing to a bean field. The pilot stated that he thought he experienced carburetor icing. In a separate statement, the pilot reported he pulled the carburetor heat on after the engine began running rough. He reported the engine ran okay for a few seconds and then quit. The inspection of the airplane revealed continuity to the flight controls. The airplane had about 1/4 fuel in each wing tank. There was no evidence of fuel contamination. The engine was tested and it ran at 800 rpm. The magnetos were checked and there was a 25 rpm drop on each magneto. All cylinders exhibited thumb compression. The 1455 surface weather observation at the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) located about 22 nm southwest of the accident site indicated the temperature was 48 degrees F and the dew point was 32 degrees F. The Transport Canada "Carburetor Icing" chart indicates moderate to serious carburetor icing at 48 degrees F and 32 degree dew point. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N8907X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8907X), registered now, S/N 18253307, built 1961 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Cessna 182 - Registry model: [Cessna 182D](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182d) (registry code 2072710) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental O-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-o-470-series) (registry code 17026, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 18533072 - Engines: Continental O-470 230 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Harlan Frey - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, November 30, 1999 - Departed: K15, Grand Glaze, MO - Destination: 56D, Sandusky, OH ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 38; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 320° at 14 knots - Visibility: 30 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: 5,500 ft broken - Temperature: 48 °F - Altimeter: 30.44 inHg - Observed at: IND, 23 nm away ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20001008037369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001008037369A), Oct 8, 2000: Cessna 182D, Noblesville, IN, No damage. (-23) Engine quit during cruise flight, pilot made an emergency landing in a soybean field. Aircraft received substantial damage during the landing with no… From the NTSB's public API. 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