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January 22, 1989 · Cessna 150 · N1497Q
Cambridge, OH
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 22, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Cambridge, OH
Aircraft
Cessna 150
Tail Number
N1497Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL89LA082
DURING A LANDING ATTEMPT, THE PILOT EXPERIENCED A WIND CONDITION WHICH FORCED THE AIRPLANE RIGHT OF RWY 22. WHEN THE PILOT ADVANCED THE THROTTLE TO CORRECT THE DRIFT, THE ENGINE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE AIRPLANE CRASHED IN A SWAMPY AREA ADJACENT TO RWY 22. THE ENGINE EXAMINATION DISCLOSED THAT THE IDLE SPEED WAS ADJUSTED TOO LOW TO MAINTAIN ENGINE OPERATION.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL IN CROSSWIND CONDITIONS WHILE ON SHORT FINAL AND THE IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED CARBURETOR IDLE FLOW.
Full Narrative
DURING A LANDING ATTEMPT, THE PILOT EXPERIENCED A WIND CONDITION WHICH FORCED THE AIRPLANE RIGHT OF RWY 22. WHEN THE PILOT ADVANCED THE THROTTLE TO CORRECT THE DRIFT, THE ENGINE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE AIRPLANE CRASHED IN A SWAMPY AREA ADJACENT TO RWY 22. THE ENGINE EXAMINATION DISCLOSED THAT THE IDLE SPEED WAS ADJUSTED TOO LOW TO MAINTAIN ENGINE OPERATION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 EST
Nearest AirportCambridge City (0nm N)
Runway22
Runway Length4300 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150
Tail NumberN1497Q
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 53 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO