Cessna 182 accident near Noblesville, Indiana, October 8, 2000
On October 8, 2000 at about 7:45 pm local time, a Cessna 182, registered N8907X, was substantially damaged in an accident near Noblesville, Indiana. It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
Carburetor icing and the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning by his delayed use of carburetor heat. A factor associated with the accident was the unsuitable terrain.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- October 8, 2000 · about 7:45 pm local time
- Place
- Noblesville, Indiana · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 182 · all 182s on the register
- Registration
- N8907X · registry record · serial 18533072
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
The pilot reported that he was in cruise flight at 6,000 feet when the engine began to run rough. He pulled the carburetor heat on and the engine ran okay for a few seconds and then lost power. He executed a forced landing to a bean field. The pilot reported that he thought he experienced carburetor icing. The engine was tested and it ran at 800 rpm. The magnetos were checked and there was a 25 rpm drop on each magneto. All cylinders exhibited thumb compression. The 1455 surface weather observation at the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) located about 22 nm southwest of the accident site indicated the temperature was 48 degrees F and the dew point was 32 degrees F. The Transport Canada "Carburetor Icing" chart indicates moderate to serious carburetor icing at 48 degrees F and 32 degree dew point.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: private
- Ratings: single-engine land; instrument: airplane
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (valid medical--no waivers/lim.)
- Seat: left
- Injury: no injuries
The aircraft
- Last inspection: annual inspection, November 30, 1999
- Maximum gross weight: 2,600 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Continental O-470 (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: K15 Grand Glaze MO at 6:00 pm
- Destination: 56D Sandusky OH
- Flight plan: none
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 320° at 14 knots
- Visibility: 30 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds at 5,500 ft; scat at 4,400 ft
- Temperature: 48°F (9°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
- Altimeter: 30.44 inHg
- Observation at 6:30 pm from IND, 23 miles away
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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