# NTSB Accident CHI97LA276
> **Cessna 150J** · 1997-08-31 · ROMEO, MI, USA · NONE
## 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.

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