N3047NCESSNA 140 1992-03-31 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 140 S/N: 13305

Summary

On March 31, 1992, a Cessna 140 (N3047N) was involved in an incident near Palmer, MA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT WHICH RESULTED IN A POWER LOSS DUE TO CARBURETOR ICE OVER UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS AND THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO BE AWARE OF THE TEMPERATURE/DEWPOINT SPREAD.

This incident is documented in NTSB report NYC92LA071. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3047N.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, March 31, 1992
NTSB Number
NYC92LA071
Location
PALMER, MA
Event ID
20001211X14345
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT WHICH RESULTED IN A POWER LOSS DUE TO CARBURETOR ICE OVER UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS AND THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO BE AWARE OF THE TEMPERATURE/DEWPOINT SPREAD.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
13305
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
140 C140
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
140

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
STAGNITO KOLLIN
Address
677B E CHURCH ST
City
FREDERICK
State / Zip Code
MD 21701-6163
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# NYC92LA071