Accident Details
Date
Thursday, July 9, 1992
NTSB Number
BFO92LA092
Location
CHESTERTOWN, MD
Event ID
20001211X15064
Coordinates
39.209030, -76.070098
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
CARBURETOR ICE, DUE TO THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: CARBURETOR ICING (WEATHER) CONDITIONS, AND OBSTRUCTIONS (HOUSES AND UTILITY POLE) IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N89577
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15282793
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
HAGERSTOWN AIRCRAFT SERVICES INC
Address
14235 OAK SPRINGS RD
Status
Deregistered
City
HAGERSTOWN
State / Zip Code
MD 21742-1331
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# BFO92LA092