N4390UCESSNA 150D 1989-12-06 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 150D S/N: 15060390

Summary

On December 06, 1989, a Cessna 150D (N4390U) was involved in an incident near Inyokern, CA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE CARBURETOR HEAT WHEN CLIMATIC CONDITIONS WERE CONDUCIVE TO THE FORMATION OF CARBURETOR ICE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX90LA049. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4390U.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, December 6, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX90LA049
Location
INYOKERN, CA
Event ID
20001213X29977
Coordinates
35.879066, -118.149291
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE CARBURETOR HEAT WHEN CLIMATIC CONDITIONS WERE CONDUCIVE TO THE FORMATION OF CARBURETOR ICE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15060390
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1964
Model / ICAO
150D C150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ANDERSON AVIATION
Address
1977 E DOLPHIN PO BOX 191
Status
Deregistered
City
RIDGECREST
State / Zip Code
CA 93555
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# LAX90LA049