SERS · CESSNA 150L · 1995-08-08 · MURPHYSBORO, IL, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI95LA264
Event ID
20001207X04189
Type
Accident
Date
1995-08-08
Location
MURPHYSBORO, IL, USA
Coordinates
37.759464, -89.329452
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
2
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
150L
Registration
N11346
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which led to a loss of power due to carburetor ice, and his failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing. The carburetor icing conditions were a factor.