Apr 11, 2000
Accident
Substantial SHERWOOD, ND
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
carburetor ice and the pilot's improper decisions when to use carburetor heat and to perform a soft field landing. Factors relating to this accident were the improper use of carburetor heat, the soft field landing attempt, and the snow covered field.
NTSB CHI00LA109