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March 19, 1995 · Cessna 150J · N60949

Slatington, PA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 19, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Slatington, PA
Aircraft
Cessna 150J
Tail Number
N60949
Operator
Lehigh Valley Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC95LA077

THE PILOT REPORTED DURING THE TAKEOFF THERE WAS A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. HE ELECTED TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF. DURING THE ABORTED TAKEOFF THE AIRPLANE PORPOISED AND OVERRAN THE RUNWAY. THE NOSE GEAR STRUCK A LOG AND THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER. THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION INSPECTOR'S POST ACCIDENT EXAMINATION REVEALED NO DISCREPANCIES WITH THE ENGINE OR AIRFRAME. THE TEMPERATURE AND DEW POINT AT ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA, 12 MILES SOUTHEAST WERE REPORTED TO BE 44 DEGREES F AND 36 DEGREES F RESPECTIVELY AT 0845. ADDITIONALLY, AT 0945, THE TEMPERATURE AND DEW POINT WERE 48 DEGREES F AND 34 DEGREES F. ACCORDING TO A CARBURETOR ICING PROBABILITY CHART, BOTH SETS OF CONDITIONS WERE CONDUCIVE FOR SERIOUS ICING AT CRUISE OR CLIMB POWER.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which resulted in carburetor icing and a subsequent loss of engine power. A factor is carburetor icing conditions.

Full Narrative

On, March 19, 1995 about 0915 eastern standard time, a Cessna 150J, N60949, operated by Lehigh Valley Aviation and piloted by Jon E. Goodman, was substantially damaged during an aborted takeoff at Slatington Airport, Slatington, Pennsylvania. The pilot and passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the intended local flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. In the NTSB form 6120.1/2 the pilot reported, there was a light wind from the south and he departed runway 19. The pilot further stated: ...Normal build up of speed, became slightly hesitant around takeoff speed (60 MPH). 3/4 down the runway, engine RPM dropped, airspeed quickly dropped below 50 MPH. This is when I decided to abort. At most the airplane was 1 to 5 feet off the ground. In a telephone interview the pilot added, during the aborted takeoff the airplane porpoised on the runway. He reduced the power to idle, and applied brakes. The airplane overran the runway. The nose gear struck a log, and the airplane nosed over. According to the Airport Facility Directory, runway 19 is 2520 feet long with obstacles at both ends. The first 1950 feet is asphalt, and the remaining 570 is turf. According to the Federal Aviation Administration Inspector's statement, no malfunctions were detected in the engine or airframe. The statement further stated: ...The gascolator still had clean fuel in it and the fuel lines were still intact to the carburetor, which still had fuel....The air filter was [checked] for obstructions, and none were found....The top spark plugs were removed and all four cylinders [had] compression. The spark plugs [had] no deposits or fouling....The impulse coupling sounded normal when the propeller was rotated. The temperature and dew point at Allentown, Pennsylvania, 12 miles southeast of the accident scene were reported to be 44 degrees F and 36 degrees F respectively at 0845. Additionally, at 0945, the temperature and dew point were 48 degrees F and 34 degrees F. According to a carburetor icing probability chart, both sets of conditions were conducive for serious icing at cruise or climb power.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:15 EST
Nearest AirportSlatington (0nm)
Runway19
Runway Length2520 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150J
Tail NumberN60949
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLehigh Valley Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 29 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 10 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 36 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time13:45
Weather SourceWFAC

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