ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 369270
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| Date: | Sunday 22 January 1989 |
| Time: | 13:30 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 150 |
| Owner/operator: | Wolf Run Flyers |
| Registration: | N1497Q |
| MSN: | 15072797 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3729 hours |
| Engine model: | CONTINENTAL O-200-A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Cambridge, OH -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
DURING A LANDING ATTEMPT, THE PILOT EXPERIENCED A WIND CONDITION WHICH FORCED THE AIRPLANE RIGHT OF RWY 22. WHEN THE PILOT ADVANCED THE THROTTLE TO CORRECT THE DRIFT, THE ENGINE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE AIRPLANE CRASHED IN A SWAMPY AREA ADJACENT TO RWY 22. THE ENGINE EXAMINATION DISCLOSED THAT THE IDLE SPEED WAS ADJUSTED TOO LOW TO MAINTAIN ENGINE OPERATION.
Probable Cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL IN CROSSWIND CONDITIONS WHILE ON SHORT FINAL AND THE IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED CARBURETOR IDLE FLOW.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ATL89LA082
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 24-Mar-2024 12:36 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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