MINR · CESSNA 152 · 1989-03-05 · BLOUNTVILLE, TN, USA
Event
NTSB number
ATL89LA096
Event ID
20001213X27831
Type
Accident
Date
1989-03-05
Location
BLOUNTVILLE, TN, USA
Coordinates
36.530021, -82.320526
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
152
Registration
N25524
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
CARBURETOR ICE. THE PILOT FAILED TO APPLY CARBURETOR HEAT IN A TIMELY AND ADEQUATE MANNER. THIS FAILURE RESULTED IN THE ACCUMULATION OF ICE TO A POINT OF FAILURE OF THE ENGINE WHICH ELIMINATED THE HEAT NECESSARY TO REMOVE THE ICE.