Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, January 2, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC90LA044
Location
MILLIS, MA
Event ID
20001212X22482
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT WHICH CAUSED A POWER LOSS AND A FORCED LANDING IN UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS AND THE PILOTS LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N9241U
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15078191
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
HOLDEN NELSON W
Address
136 FOUNTAIN ST
Status
Deregistered
City
ASHLAND
State / Zip Code
MA 01721
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# NYC90LA044