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March 24, 1985 · Cessna 150H · N6587S
Fort Pierce, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 24, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Fort Pierce, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 150H
Tail Number
N6587S
Operator
Charles a York
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA85LA132
TAKEOFF RUN WAS REPORTED TO BE NORMAL. AFTER LIFT OFF THE AIRCRAFT WOULD NOT CLIMB AND ENGINE RPM WAS NOTICED TO BE 300 RPM LOW. THE AIRCRAFT DESCENDED AND STRUCK A PINE TREE AT THE END OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT WAS BEING OPERATED WITHIN 60 POUNDS OF THE MAXIMUM GROSS WEIGHT AND THE DENSITY ALTITIUDE WAS APRX 1200 FT. INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT AFTER THE ACCIDENT REVEALED THE CARBURETOR HEAT CABLE HOUSING HAD BROKEN NOT ALLOWING THE CANLE TO MOVE THE HEAT VALVE TO THE CLOSED POSITION. THE ENGINE WAS RUN TO FULL POWER AND WITH NO EVIDENCE OF FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION. WHEN THE CARBURETOR HEAT HANDLE WAS PULLED ON THE ENGINE RPM DROPPED 300 RPM. WHEN THE CARBURETOR HEAT HANDLE WAS PUSHED TO COLD THE ENGINE RPM REMAINED 300 LOW.
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TAKEOFF RUN WAS REPORTED TO BE NORMAL. AFTER LIFT OFF THE AIRCRAFT WOULD NOT CLIMB AND ENGINE RPM WAS NOTICED TO BE 300 RPM LOW. THE AIRCRAFT DESCENDED AND STRUCK A PINE TREE AT THE END OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT WAS BEING OPERATED WITHIN 60 POUNDS OF THE MAXIMUM GROSS WEIGHT AND THE DENSITY ALTITIUDE WAS APRX 1200 FT. INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT AFTER THE ACCIDENT REVEALED THE CARBURETOR HEAT CABLE HOUSING HAD BROKEN NOT ALLOWING THE CANLE TO MOVE THE HEAT VALVE TO THE CLOSED POSITION. THE ENGINE WAS RUN TO FULL POWER AND WITH NO EVIDENCE OF FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION. WHEN THE CARBURETOR HEAT HANDLE WAS PULLED ON THE ENGINE RPM DROPPED 300 RPM. WHEN THE CARBURETOR HEAT HANDLE WAS PUSHED TO COLD THE ENGINE RPM REMAINED 300 LOW.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:23 EST
Nearest AirportHarry W. Nelson (1nm S)
Runway18
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150H
Tail NumberN6587S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCharles a York
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 30 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 5 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:50
Weather SourceWFAC