Accident Details
Date
Sunday, July 2, 1989
NTSB Number
FTW89LA129
Location
ELMENDORF, TX
Event ID
20001213X28839
Coordinates
29.249258, -98.329627
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
PILOT'S DECISION TO DISCONTINUE THE USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT, IN CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS, THAT LED TO A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER AT AN ALTITUDE INSUFFICIENT FOR A SAFE LANDING ON THE AIRPORT.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N5827B
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
33827
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
POLEBROOK AVIATION LLC
Address
6917 MCKINLEY AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
TACOMA
State / Zip Code
WA 98404-1820
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# FTW89LA129