# NTSB CHI89LA163: Cessna 150J, N60263, Putnam, IL, August 4, 1989

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: August 4, 1989, 14:30 local (19:30 UTC)
- Place: Putnam, IL
- Location: 41.1850° N, 89.3965° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Putnam, IL, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=41.1850&lon=-89.3965&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 2 minor
- Status: Completed, report June 18, 1990
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 14399
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI89LA163
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/14399/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA163

## Probable cause

IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN REDUCED POWER FOR TAKEOFF. THE OBSTRUCTIONS (HANGAR & TREES) AND WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of engine power(partial) - nonmechanical, takeoff - initial climb
  - carburetor heat - improper use of, pilot in command (cause)
  - weather condition - temperature extremes (contributing factor)
  - weather condition - high density altitude (contributing factor)
- In flight collision with object, takeoff - initial climb
  - terrain condition - high obstruction(s) (contributing factor)
  - object - tree(s) (contributing factor)

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N60263](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N60263-2012-10-02), registration cancelled 2012-10-02, S/N 15070180, built 1969 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 150J
- Registry model: [Cessna 150J](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150j) (registry code 2071820) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental 0-200 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-0-200-series) (registry code 17020, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 15070180
- Airframe hours: 2818
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-200 100 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: David G. Wilcox
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility
- Last inspection: Annual, September 2, 1988, 112 hours before
- Airport: runway 27, 1,700 × 50 ft, grass/turf

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 39; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 148 total, 148 in this make and model, 104 as pilot in command, 49 in the last 90 days, 36 in the last 30 days, 3 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 240° at 10 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 95 °F, dew point -0 °F
- Observed at: ARR

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19890804031219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890804031219A), Aug 4, 1989: Cessna 150J, Putman, IL, Substantial damage. Tried to take off with carburetor heat still on unnoticed by pilot. Unable to climb,crashed into trees.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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