N50877

Substantial
None

CESSNA 150 S/N: 15069616

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
Model / ICAO
150 C150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

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