N2858NCESSNA 120 1991-06-02 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 120 S/N: 13119

Summary

On June 02, 1991, a Cessna 120 (N2858N) was involved in an incident near Delaware, OH. 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: CARBURETOR ICE AND THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS.

This incident is documented in NTSB report NYC91LA146. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2858N.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 2, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC91LA146
Location
DELAWARE, OH
Event ID
20001212X17361
Coordinates
40.290531, -83.080856
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

CARBURETOR ICE AND THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
13119
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
120 C120
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BIRCH DAVID H
Address
115 W ORANGE RD
Status
Deregistered
City
DELAWARE
State / Zip Code
OH 43015
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# NYC91LA146