N19524Cessna 1502020-01-30 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Cessna 150S/N: 15074469

Summary

On January 30, 2020, a Cessna 150 (N19524) was involved in an incident near Big Lake, AK. All 2 people 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 apply full carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power, a forced landing, and impact with a tree.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC20CA016. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N19524.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, January 30, 2020
NTSB Number
ANC20CA016
Location
Big Lake, AK
Event ID
20200131X31715
Coordinates
61.534168, -149.827774
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to apply full carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power, a forced landing, and impact with a tree.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15074469
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
150C150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
150L

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SUTTON AIRCRAFT SALVAGE LLC
Address
13500 E JENSEN AVE
City
PALMER
State / Zip Code
AK 99645-9430
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# ANC20CA016