NONE · CESSNA 150 · 1992-02-11 · SACRAMENTO, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX92LA115
Event ID
20001211X14131
Type
Accident
Date
1992-02-11
Location
SACRAMENTO, CA, USA
Coordinates
38.509105, -121.490722
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
150
Registration
N8580J
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE FAILURE OF THE CFI TO PROPERLY USE CARBURETOR HEAT IN CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO THE FORMATION OF CARBURETOR ICE. FACTORS IN THIS ACCIDENT WERE: 1) WEATHER CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO CARBURETOR ICING AND 2) THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN TO COMPLETE THE FORCED LANDING.