N97599

Substantial
None

STINSON 108 S/N: 108-599

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, March 3, 1992
NTSB Number
CHI92LA102
Location
HEYWORTH, IL
Event ID
20001211X14257
Coordinates
40.310180, -88.970924
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER USE OF THE CARBURETOR HEAT CONTROL WHICH RESULTED IN CARBURETOR ICE AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF POWER. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS WHICH EXISTED AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
STINSON
Serial Number
108-599
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
108 S108
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
108

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
AIRPORT FARMS AVIATION LLC
Address
19206 STATE HWY 0
City
TARKIO
State / Zip Code
MO 64491
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# CHI92LA102