ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 132887
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Date:20-JAN-1990
Time:1040
Type:Silhouette image of generic C150 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different
Cessna 150M
Operator:Galaxy Aviation, Inc.
Registration: N66787
C/n / msn: 15076280
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Other fatalities:0
Airplane damage: Written off (damaged beyond repair)
Location:Schuyler, NY -   United States of America
Phase: Approach
Nature:Training
Departure airport:4B2
Destination airport:
Narrative:

PROBABLE CAUSE:THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO CARBURETOR ICE.

Sources:
NTSB id 20001212X22490


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