Pilot Debrief

Evens RV4 near Monroe City, MO — 2011-07-25

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Date
2011-07-25
Location
Monroe City, MO, USA
Airport
K52
Aircraft
Evens RV4
Registration
N20JE
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that before the airplane descended to an intermediate cruise altitude, he selected carburetor heat and noted a normal decrease in engine speed. He then deselected carburetor heat and descended to 5,500 feet mean sea level. About 20 minutes after the descent, the engine ran rough and subsequently lost power. The pilot was unable to regain engine power by changing fuel tanks and he performed a forced landing to a corn field. Examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies that would have resulted in a loss of engine power. The conditions about the time of the accident were conducive to carburetor icing at glide power. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 4 docket documents
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Docket documents4

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