Aviation accident CHI97LA276

Name: aviation accident: Cessna 150J near ROMEO (1997-08-31)
Start: 1997-08-31
Location: ROMEO, MI, USA

NONE · Cessna 150J · 1997-08-31 · ROMEO, MI, USA

Event

NTSB number: CHI97LA276
Event ID: 20001208X08600
Type: Accident
Date: 1997-08-31
Location: ROMEO, MI, USA
Coordinates: 42.850154, -83.039611

Injuries

Highest injury: NONE
Fatal: 0
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 2
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: Cessna
Model: 150J
Registration: N60200
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: Unk

Probable cause

the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor ice and loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions, and the crop (corn) in the emergency landing area.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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