Aviation accident NYC04LA045

Name: aviation accident: Cessna 152 near Butler (2003-12-08)
Start: 2003-12-08
Location: Butler, PA, USA

SERS · Cessna 152 · 2003-12-08 · Butler, PA, USA

Event

NTSB number: NYC04LA045
Event ID: 20031217X02052
Type: Accident
Date: 2003-12-08
Location: Butler, PA, USA
Coordinates: 40.888053, -79.983886

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make: Cessna
Model: 152
Registration: N94820
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: NITE
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The student pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight. A factor was carburetor icing conditions.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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