ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 366517
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| Date: | Wednesday 25 July 1990 |
| Time: | 11:00 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 150J |
| Owner/operator: | Plus One Flyers, Inc. |
| Registration: | N446VK |
| MSN: | 15070313 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1969 |
| Engine model: | CONTINENTAL O-200-A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Jamul, CA -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | San Diego, CA (KMYF) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PILOT WAS PRACTICING FORCED LANDINGS WHEN THE ENGINE FAILED AFTER A GLIDING DESCENT WITH THE ENGINE AT FLIGHT IDLE. WHEN THE ENGINE FAILED TO RESPOND TO THE APPLICATION OF THROTTLE THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO LAND ON A ROAD. THE EMPENNAGE IMPACTED A FENCE DURING THE LANDING FLARE SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGING THE AIRCRAFT. THE TEMPERATURE/DEW POINT SPREAD WAS FAVORABLE FOR SERIOUS CARBURETOR ICING.
Probable Cause: THE PILOT'S DELAY IN APPLYING CARBURETOR HEAT.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX90LA267
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 21-Mar-2024 09:19 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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