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May 22, 2021
N87WF accident at Ventura, CA
Boeing A75N1(PT17) — Loss of engine power (partial) at NA (Ventura, CA)
DateMay 22, 2021
Tail numberN87WF
AircraftBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Boeing-Stearman Kaydet · ST75
LocationNA — Ventura, CA
Phase of flightEnroute
OperationPart 91 Personal
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseWPR21LA205
Probable cause
The partial loss of engine power, during cruise flight, due to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in a forced landing to an open field where the airplane nosed over.
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