ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 286902
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| Date: | Saturday 13 June 2009 |
| Time: | 16:05 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 150H |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N22075 |
| MSN: | 15068046 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1967 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 7278 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental O-200 SERIES |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Lawrenceville, Virginia -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | Lawrenceville Airport, VA (LVL/KLVL) |
| Lawrenceville Airport, VA (LVL/KLVL) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
During the solo student pilot's third takeoff for the day, he climbed to 700 feet mean sea level and experienced a total loss of engine power. The airspeed dropped and he re-established the airspeed by pitching down. He saw a lumber factory ahead and aimed for the driveway. The airplane touched down and while rolling out, hit a light pole on the right side of the wingtip. The airplane went left and was stopped by a tree impact. Examination of the wreckage did not reveal any evidence of a preexisting mechanical failure or malfunction. Additionally, adequate fuel was noted in the fuel system. Subsequent to the examination, a successful test-run of the engine was performed. A review of a carburetor icing probability chart showed that the aircraft was operating in conditions (Temperature 88 degrees F, Dew Point 70 degrees F) were conducive to serious carburetor icing at glide power. It is unknown whether or not the pilot used carburetor heat during the flight. However, since no anomalies were found with the engine and it was successfully operated during a post-accident test run, it is likely that carburetor icing occurred.
Probable Cause: A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ERA09LA347
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 03-Oct-2022 17:49 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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