Accident Cessna 120 N1819V, Friday 19 April 1985

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Date:	Friday 19 April 1985
Time:	14:00 LT
Type:	Cessna 120
Owner/operator:	Private
Registration:	N1819V
MSN:	14004
Year of manufacture:	1947
Total airframe hrs:	2200 hours
Engine model:	Continental C-85-12
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Saluda, SC - United States of America
Phase:	Initial climb
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	Saluda, SC (SC26)
Destination airport:	Lancaster, SC (T73)
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
THE PLT ATTEMPTED A TAKEOFF WITH THE CARB HEAT IN THE 'ON' POSITION. ACCORDING TO THE PLT, DURING INITIAL CLIMB THE ACFT LOST POWER AND HE WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE. THE PLT MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A PASTURE ABOUT 1 MI. FROM THE AIRPORT.

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