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June 17, 1996 · Cessna 150M · N47ES

Knightdale, NC

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 17, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Knightdale, NC
Aircraft
Cessna 150M
Tail Number
N47ES
Operator
Raleigh East Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA96LA159

The flight instructor (CFI) informed the student pilot to descend power off from 3,000 feet to 2,500 feet. The carburetor heat was not activated by the student pilot or CFI. About 1 minute after the student pilot leveled off at 2,500 feet, the CFI initiated a simulated forced landing. The student pilot overshot the forced landing area, and the CFI took control of the airplane and increased power. The engine would not produce full power and quit. The CFI made a forced landing in a tobacco field, and the airplane nosed over on touchdown. An examination of the engine was made, but no preimpact mechanical failure was found. The reported temperature and dew point were 86 and 70 degrees, respectively. According to icing probability charts, conditions at glide power were conducive to serious carburetor ice.

NTSB Probable Cause

failure of the flight instructor (CFI) to ensure proper use of the carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor ice, loss of engine power, and a subsequent emergency landing.

Full Narrative

On June 17, 1996, about 1850 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 150M, N47ES, registered to ISO Aero Service Inc., operated by Raleigh East Aviation, as a 14 CFR Part 91 instructional flight, experienced a total loss of engine power while performing a simulated engine failure. A forced landing was made to a tobacco field, and the airplane nosed over on touchdown. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The certified flight instructor and student pilot reported no injuries. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The flight originated from Raleigh East Airport about 30 minutes before the accident. The certified flight instructor (CFI) stated he informed the student pilot to start a power off descending glide from 3,000 feet to 2,500 feet. The student pilot did not turn the carburetor heat on. The student pilot leveled off at 2,500 feet. The CFI gave the student pilot a simulated engine failure. The student pilot performed his emergency procedures, assumed the best rate of glide airspeed, turned towards his forced landing area, and over shot the forced landing area. The CFI took control of the airplane and increased power. The engine would not produce full power and quit. The CFI made a forced landing to the tobacco field, and the airplane nosed over on touchdown. Examination of the engine assembly and accessories was conducted by the head mechanic of ISO Aero Service Inc., in the presence of the FAA and Raleigh East Aviation personnel. No evidence of a precrash mechanical failure or malfunction of the engine was found. Review of the probability carburetor icing chart revealed that the engine would encounter serious icing at glide power based on the weather conditions at the time of the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:50 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150M
Tail NumberN47ES
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRaleigh East 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 32 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:56
Weather SourceWFAC

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