# NTSB MKC83LA026: Piper PA28-18, N9582J, St. Charles, MO, November 25, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: November 25, 1982, 12:05 local (18:05 UTC)
- Place: St. Charles, MO
- Coordinates: 38.790973, -90.509689 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=38.7910&lon=-90.5097&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 3 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report November 25, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 72694
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC83LA026
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/72694/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA026

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical, descent - normal
  - weather condition - carburetor icing conditions (cause)
  - carburetor heat - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
- Forced landing, landing - flare/touchdown
  - terrain condition - soft (cause)

## Analysis

WHEN POWER WAS APPLIED AFTER A LONG 20 MILE DESCENT THE ENGINE WOULD NOT RESPOND EXCEPT FOR A "CHUGGING IDLE." THE PILOT STATED THAT HE DID USE SOME CARBURETOR HEAT DURING THE EARLY PART OF THE DESCENT. FAA ADVISORY CIRCULAR AC-20-113 RECOMMENDS "HEAT SHOULD BE APPLIED FOR A SHORT TIME BEFORE BEGINNING A PROLONGED DESCENT." ALSO "POWER LEVER ADVANCEMENT SHOULD BE PERFORMED PERIODICALLY DURING DESCENT TO ASSURE THAT POWER CAN BE ACHIEVED."

## Aircraft

- Registration: N9582J (not matched to a registry record)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA28-18
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 283720
- Airframe hours: 3428
- Engines: LYCOMING O-360-A38 180 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Quad City Air, Inc.
- Registered owner: Quad City Air, Inc.
- Departed: C, MOLINE, IL
- Destination: C, FENTON, MO
- Airport: 3SQ, St. Charles, runway 9, 2,000 × 75 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 36; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 97 total, 34 in this make and model, 6 as pilot in command, 10 in the last 90 days, 2 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 170° at 8 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 8,000 ft broken
- Temperature: 90 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg

## 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 19821125060129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821125060129A), Nov 25, 1982: Piper PA28180, St Charles, MO, Substantial damage. Engine reduced to idle after a prolonged descent. Tried for a nearby airport but landed short. Ideal for carb ice.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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