N9241U

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 150 S/N: 15078191

Summary

On January 02, 1990, a Cessna 150 (N9241U) was involved in an accident near Millis, MA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: 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.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC90LA044. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9241U.

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
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15078191
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
150 C150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

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