Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, February 11, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92LA115
Location
SACRAMENTO, CA
Event ID
20001211X14131
Coordinates
38.509105, -121.490722
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
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.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N8580J
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15066480
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
10210 WATKINS DR
Status
Deregistered
City
INDIANAPOLIS
State / Zip Code
IN 46234
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX92LA115