Primary finding
Probable cause
Failure of the pilot-in-command to use carburetor heat during a poweroff autorotation, resulting in the engine not responding to throttle input during recovery due to carburetor ice buildup.
NTSB investigation record
Robinson R-22B· N591PD
Primary finding
Failure of the pilot-in-command to use carburetor heat during a poweroff autorotation, resulting in the engine not responding to throttle input during recovery due to carburetor ice buildup.
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