MINR · CESSNA 150L · 1996-04-09 · SIKESTON, MO, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI96LA128
Event ID
20001208X05530
Type
Accident
Date
1996-04-09
Location
SIKESTON, MO, USA
Coordinates
36.880561, -89.580871
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
150L
Registration
N6689G
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's delay in applying carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor icing and subsequent loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: carburetor icing (weather) conditions, and the pilot's lack of recent experience in the make and model of airplane.