SERS · Cessna 182A · 2006-07-15 · Plattsburgh, NY, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC06CA119
Event ID
20060802X01074
Type
Accident
Date
2006-07-15
Location
Plattsburgh, NY, USA
Coordinates
44.686668, -73.52333
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
182A
Registration
N2186G
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to utilize carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and subsequent engine failure. Factors included the carburetor icing conditions and trees in the forced landing area.