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JACOBSON SE5A REPLICA near Luther, OK — 2024-04-15

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Date
2024-04-15
Location
Luther, OK, USA
Aircraft
JACOBSON SE5A REPLICA
Registration
N124BM
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in fuel starvation during the initial climb, a loss of engine power, and impact with terrain.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was practicing touch-and-go landings on a private grass airstrip when he experienced a loss of engine power during initial climb. The airplane then descended and impacted terrain near the departure end of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wings. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal airplane operation. Serious carburetor icing conditions at glide power were present at the time of the accident. The pilot stated that he did not use carburetor heat during the flight. Carburetor icing most likely formed during the preceding descent for landing and remained for the accident takeoff.

NTSB coding

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Docket documents4

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