SERS · Beech G18S · 1997-10-06 · CROSBYTON, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW98LA007
Event ID
20001208X09004
Type
Accident
Date
1997-10-06
Location
CROSBYTON, TX, USA
Coordinates
33.640975, -101.229652
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Beech
Model
G18S
Registration
N9312Y
FAR Part
135
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DUSK
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
Inadequate maintenance which resulted in diminished carburetor heat effectiveness due to missing alternate air doors. Contributing were conducive carburetor icing weather conditions, low ceilings during the emergency descent, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.