N68776CESSNA 152 1990-12-10 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 152 S/N: 15282370

Summary

On December 10, 1990, a Cessna 152 (N68776) was involved in an accident near Gilmer, TX. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: A POWER LOSS DUE TO THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW91LA024. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N68776.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, December 10, 1990
NTSB Number
FTW91LA024
Location
GILMER, TX
Event ID
20001212X24762
Coordinates
32.729248, -94.940681
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

A POWER LOSS DUE TO THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15282370
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
152 C152
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BARR AIR PATROL INC
Address
PO DRAWER 569
Status
Deregistered
City
KENEDY
State / Zip Code
TX 78119
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# FTW91LA024