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April 7, 2010 · Cessna 150G · N4760X

Cooperstown, NY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 7, 2010
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Cooperstown, NY
Aircraft
Cessna 150G
Tail Number
N4760X
Operator
Gary Pressler
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA10CA220

The certified flight instructor (CFI) stated that he was demonstrating to the student a simulated loss of engine power and landing to the airport. He began by reducing power then applying carburetor heat. He maneuvered the airplane in a descending right turn and cleared the engine (verifying full engine power was available) at least one time during the descent. He approached the runway and lowered 10 degrees of flaps while on a short base leg of the traffic pattern. The approach appeared normal to slightly high, and on short final (about 100 feet above touchdown zone elevation), the flight encountered a very strong and turbulent gust that necessitated immediate full power. He applied power and the engine hesitated or stumbled. He removed carburetor heat application and pushed forward on the throttle and mixture controls. Thereafter, he pumped the throttle control in an effort to restore engine power which was unsuccessful. He maneuvered the airplane to a clear space and landed in a wooded area. Inspection of the engine by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airworthiness inspector following recovery of the airplane revealed no evidence of preimpact mechanical failure or malfunction. A surface observation weather report approximately 17 minutes before the accident, indicated the temperature and dew point were 18 and 13 degrees Celsius respectively, (64 and 55 degrees Fahrenheit). According to a FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) CE-09-35, dated June 30, 2009, the temperature and dew point were favorable for serious icing at glide power.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Powerplant parameters-Incorrect use/operation - C

Full Narrative

The certified flight instructor (CFI) stated that after takeoff he flew to another airport and demonstrated to the student a simulated loss of engine power by reducing power then applying carburetor heat. He began a right descending turn and reported clearing the engine (verifying full engine power was available) at least one time during the descent but added that he should not have left the engine at a low idle condition for more than 1 minute. He approached runway 02 and lowered 10 degrees of flaps while on a short base. The approach appeared normal to slightly high, and on short final (about 100 feet above touchdown zone elevation), the flight encountered a very strong and turbulent gust/rotor that necessitated immediate full power. He applied power and later reported the engine hesitated or stumbled. He removed carburetor heat, and pushed forward on the throttle and mixture controls, and also pumped the throttle in an effort to restore engine power which was unsuccessful. He maneuvered the airplane to a clear space and landed in a wooded area. Inspection of the engine by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airworthiness inspector following recovery of the airplane revealed no evidence of preimpact mechanical failure or malfunction. A surface observation weather report approximately 17 minutes before the accident, indicated the temperature and dew point were 18 and 13 degrees Celsius respectively, (64 and 55 degrees Fahrenheit),. According to a FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) CE-09-35, dated June 30, 2009, the temperature and dew point were favorable for serious icing at glide power.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:10 EDT
Nearest AirportCooperstown-Westville Airport (1nm)
Runway02
Runway Length2337 ft
Runway Width125 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150G
Tail NumberN4760X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGary Pressler
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-200 SERIES · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 45 · Second Class · Minor
Crew 2None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 55
Altimeter29.70 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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