N4437UCESSNA 150D 1991-04-06 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

CESSNA 150D S/N: 15060437

Summary

On April 06, 1991, a Cessna 150D (N4437U) was involved in an accident near San Ygnacio, TX. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: POWER LOSS DUE TO CARBURETOR ICE AND A MALFUNCTIONING CARBURETOR HEAT CONTROL AND THE PILOT'S LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW91LA061. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4437U.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, April 6, 1991
NTSB Number
FTW91LA061
Location
SAN YGNACIO, TX
Event ID
20001212X16785
Coordinates
27.129774, -99.330749
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

POWER LOSS DUE TO CARBURETOR ICE AND A MALFUNCTIONING CARBURETOR HEAT CONTROL AND THE PILOT'S LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15060437
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1964
Model / ICAO
150D C150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
GARZA JOSE M
Address
5001 AVE F 110
Status
Deregistered
City
BAY CITY
State / Zip Code
TX 77414
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# FTW91LA061