Piper PA-28-180 accident near Mansfield, OH
On November 12, 2001, a Piper PA-28-180 (airplane) was involved in an accident near Mansfield, OH. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- November 12, 2001
- Place
- Mansfield, OH
- Aircraft
- Piper PA-28-180 · Airplane
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 1 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 40.801°N, 82.488°W
- NTSB ID
- 20011130X02320
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On November 11, 2001, about 1925 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-28-180, N3672R, was destroyed during a forced landing and collision with trees in Mansfield, Ohio. The certificated commercial pilot was fatally injured, and the passenger received serious injuries. Night visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal flight. No flight plan had been filed for the flight that was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. On November 9, 2001, the pilot and passenger flew from Custer Airport, Monroe, Michigan, to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina. The return flight departed Raleigh/Durham at 1619, on November 11, 2001, destined for the Custer Airport. The pilot was receiving visual flight rules (VFR) traffic advisories while en route. According to air traffic control transcripts, he was handed off to Mansfield Approach Control at 1915. When the pilot established radio contact with Mansfield Approach Control, he reported that he was at 4,500 feet. At 1921, the pilot reported that he was experiencing engine problems and requested to land at Mansfield. He was told that runway 32 was 4 miles straight ahead, and to proceed straight toward it. He was asked if he needed assistance, and told the approach controller that he did not. At 1922:32, the pilot was given winds from 360 degrees at 5 knots, and cleared to land on runway 32. At 1922:54, the pilot reported that it didn't look like he was going to make the runway. The local controller asked if the engine had quit and the pilot confirmed that it had. At 1923:05, the pilot repor
Probable cause
the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, and subsequent forced landing. Factors were the carburetor icing condition, night conditions, trees, and the pilot's impairment from ingestion of an over-the-counter antihistamine.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
