ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 365201
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| Date: | Monday 3 June 1991 |
| Time: | 09:30 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 120 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N76404 |
| MSN: | 10830 |
| Engine model: | CONTINENTAL C85-F |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Fayetteville, AR -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
DURING INITIAL CLIMB AFTER TAKEOFF, IN WEATHER CONDITIONS WHICH WERE CONDUCIVE TO CARBURETOR ICING, THE PILOT FAILED TO APPLY CARBURETOR HEAT. THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED INTO TREES.
Probable Cause: THE PILOT FAILED TO APPLY CARBURETOR HEAT.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB DEN91LA078
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 20-Mar-2024 07:42 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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