Jun 18, 1988
Accident
Substantial CAPON BRIDGE, WV
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
LOSS OF POWER BECAUSE OF CARBURETOR ICE WHICH OBSTRUCTED AIRFLOW TO THE ENGINE. THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER ON LANDING BECAUSE OF SOFT TERRAIN AND HIGH GRASS. THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE CARBURETOR HEAT IS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.
NTSB BFO88LA055