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March 9, 1996 · Cessna 150M · N704XQ

Ormond Beach, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 9, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Ormond Beach, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 150M
Tail Number
N704XQ
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA96LA097

The CFI stated that while in the traffic pattern he reduced the throttle to idle to simulate loss of engine power, but he did not apply carburetor heat. The student hesitated in performing the emergency procedures, then applied carburetor heat 20-30 seconds later. The CFI aborted the simulation and added power but the engine failed to respond. He made a forced landing on a golf course and the airplane collided with a tree. The engine was subsequently started, but was not operated to full rated RPM due to damaged engine mounts. A review of the carburetor ice probability chart revealed that serious carburetor icing conditions were probable at descent power about the time of the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

the failure of the pilot-in-command to apply caburetor heat before reducing the throttle to simulate an engine failure. Contributing to the accident was the carburetor icing conditions and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the emergency descent.

Full Narrative

On March 9, 1996, about 0905 eastern standard time, a Cessna 150M, N704XQ, registered to Ormond Beach Aviation, crashed while attempting a go-around at the Ormond Beach Municipal Airport, Ormond Beach, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the 14 CFR Part 91 instructional flight. The airplane was substantially damaged and the commercial pilot/flight instructor and student pilot were not injured. The flight had originated from the Ormond Beach Municipal Airport about 0845 that same day. The flight instructor stated that while on downwind leg abeam the numbers about 1,000 feet msl, he reduced the throttle to idle to simulate an engine failure, but he did not apply carburetor heat. The student hesitated, then applied carburetor heat 20 to 30 seconds later. While on base leg 1/4 mile from the runway at 500 feet, the flight instructor aborted the simulation. He applied throttle but the engine did not respond. He then shut off carburetor heat and realizing that he would be unable to land on the runway, he decided to make a forced landing on a golf course. While descending the left wing hit a tree, the airplane rolled left, cartwheeled, and came to rest with the empennage elevated resting against a tree. The airplane was recovered and with the engine still attached to the airframe, the engine was started. It was not run to a specific rpm or to full-rated rpm due to damaged engine mounts. A review of the Carburetor Ice Probability Chart revealed that conditions were probable for serious icing at descent power.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:05 EST
Nearest AirportOrmond Beach Municipal (1nm S)
Runway35
Runway Length3701 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150M
Tail NumberN704XQ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
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 25 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / 23 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time13:56
Weather SourceWFAC

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