Carb ice catches Cub

These October 2009 accident reports are provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, they are intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Piper Cub. Injuries: 1 Serious, 1 Minor. Location: Rosemount, Minn. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The observed temperature was 52° F and the dew point was 42° F . The pilot reported that he started the engine and waited for about 10 minutes for the oil temperature to rise before he departed from a grass airstrip. During takeoff, the airplane was slow to accelerate. Continue Reading »

===> Posted on October 30th, 2011 by Meg Godlewski. No comments. © GAN 2011.