Accident Details
Date
Saturday, November 16, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC92LA032
Location
POESTENSKILL, NY
Event ID
20001212X18515
Coordinates
42.689144, -73.560935
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF CARBURATOR HEAT, RESULTING IN CARBURATOR ICE AND A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDING ON UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N50877
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15069616
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
DISPLAY DEPT INC DBA
Address
RR 1 BOX 1330
Status
Deregistered
City
POESTENKILL
State / Zip Code
NY 12140
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# NYC92LA032