Aviation accident CHI02LA118

Name: aviation accident: Cessna 120 near Racine (2002-04-30)
Start: 2002-04-30
Location: Racine, WI, USA

MINR · Cessna 120 · 2002-04-30 · Racine, WI, USA

Event

NTSB number: CHI02LA118
Event ID: 20020501X00607
Type: Accident
Date: 2002-04-30
Location: Racine, WI, USA
Coordinates: 42.749374, -87.81044

Injuries

Highest injury: MINR
Fatal: 0
Serious: 0
Minor: 1
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: Cessna
Model: 120
Registration: N6RP
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The inadequate weather evaluation and delayed application of carburetor heat by the pilot, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. The carburetor icing conditions and the low altitude were factors.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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