Accident · 2013-07-07
What the record says
- Event date
- 2013-07-07
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Minor injury
- Aircraft
- Flight Design GmbH CTLS (N549LS)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Daniel E. Mayworm Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Daniel E. Mayworm
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to recognize the formation of carburetor ice during cruise descent and apply carburetor heat, which resulted in the total loss of engine power.
Source: NTSB case CEN13LA398Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot | Commercial | Airplane | 86 | Sport (driver's license) | 7,290 total · 440 in this make/model · 7,290 as PIC · 81 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.