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August 31, 1997 · Cessna 150J · N60200

Romeo, MI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 31, 1997
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Romeo, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 150J
Tail Number
N60200
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI97LA276

The pilot said that when he was turning final for landing, a complete power loss occurred. Also, he said that trees on the approach prevented him from landing on the runway. Subsequently, the airplane was substantially damaged during a forced landing in a corn field. At the time of the accident, visibility was restricted by fog. About thirty minutes after the accident, at an airport 20 miles to the west-southwest of the accident site, the temperature/dew point spread was one degree (62F/61F). According to an icing 'probability' chart, conditions were conducive for carburetor ice. The pilot said he thought he had used the carburetor heat during the flight, but was unable to recall the position of the carburetor heat at the time the engine suffered the loss of power. An examination of the airplane after the accident failed to reveal any preexisting anomalies.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor ice and loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions, and the crop (corn) in the emergency landing area.

Full Narrative

On August 31, 1997, at 0815 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 150J, N60200, was substantially damaged during a forced landing in a corn field near Romeo, Michigan. The pilot said that when he was turning final for landing to the south at the Romeo Airport, the engine suffered a complete power loss and that trees on the approach prevented landing on the runway. The pilot and one passenger reported no injuries. Visibility was restricted in the area due to fog; however, exact conditions at the accident site were not reported. The personal 14 CFR Part 91 flight departed a private airport in Shelby Township, Michigan, about 0800. The nearest weather reporting station was 20 miles to the west-southwest. Thirty minutes prior to the accident that reporting station was reporting visibility restricted to two and one half miles in fog. The temperature/dew point spread was one degree (62F/61F). An icing "probability" chart is attached as an addendum to this report. The temperature and dew point calculations fall within the potential icing range for the float type carburetor on the accident airplane. The pilot said that he thought that he had used the carburetor heat during the flight, but was unable to recall the position of the carburetor heat at the time the engine suffered the loss of power. An inspection of the airplane and engine after the accident failed to reveal any preexisting mechanical anomalies.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:15 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150J
Tail NumberN60200
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 82 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsUnknown
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 6 kt
Visibility2.5 sm
CeilingOvercast 2000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 61 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time11:45
Weather SourceWFAC

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