# NTSB Accident CHI89LA163
> **CESSNA 150J** · 1989-08-04 · PUTNAM, IL, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI89LA163
- **Event ID:** 20001213X29076
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-08-04
- **Location:** PUTNAM, IL, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 150J
- **Registration:** N60263
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN REDUCED POWER FOR TAKEOFF. THE OBSTRUCTIONS (HANGAR & TREES) AND WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

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