Accident Details
Date
Saturday, February 25, 1989
NTSB Number
MKC89LA064
Location
UNIONVILLE, IA
Event ID
20001213X27784
Coordinates
40.810924, -92.689964
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
THE FAILURE OF THE ENGINE DUE TO CARBURETOR ICE. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS INCLUDED CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS, IMPROPER USE OF THE CARBURETOR HEAT CONTROL BY THE PILOT, AND THE IMPROPERLY RIGGED CARBURETOR AIR BOX WHICH RESULTED IN REDUCED CARBURETOR HEATING CAPABILITY.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N7662X
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17248162
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
MORTON DENNIS D
Address
7 HIGHPOINT
Status
Deregistered
City
FT MADISON
State / Zip Code
IA 52627
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# MKC89LA064