# NTSB CHI92LA088: Cessna 152, N65566, Howell, MI, February 6, 1992

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: February 6, 1992, 14:40 local (19:40 UTC)
- Place: Howell, MI
- Coordinates: 42.600246, -83.930541 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=42.6002&lon=-83.9305&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report June 30, 1993
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 15393
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI92LA088
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/15393/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA088

## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT.  AN ASSOCIATED FACTOR IS WEATHER CONDUCIVE TO CARBURETOR ICING.

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical, cruise
  - weather condition - carburetor icing conditions (contributing factor)
  - carburetor heat - improper use of, pilot in command (cause)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
- In flight collision with object, descent - emergency
  - object - tree(s)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled

## Analysis

A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WAS EXPERIENCED DURING THE LOCAL PERSONAL FLIGHT. A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE DURING WHICH THE AIRPLANE CONTACTED TREES. POST ACCIDENT INSPECTION FAILED TO REVEAL ANY MECHANICAL FAILURE/MALFUNCTION OR FUEL SHORTAGE PROBLEMS. LOCAL CONDITIONS WERE CONDUCIVE TO CARBURETOR ICING.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N65566](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N65566-2013-04-30), registration cancelled 2013-04-30, S/N 15281622, built 1978 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 152
- Registry model: [Cessna 152](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-152) (registry code 2071835) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-235 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-235-series) (registry code 41505, 4 cycle) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 152811622
- Airframe hours: 3071
- Engines: LYCOMING O-235-L2C 110 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Free Spirit Aviation
- Registered owner: Free Spirit Aviation
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility; Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, November 14, 1991, 72 hours before

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 35; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 139 total, 103 in this make and model, 86 as pilot in command, 2 in the last 90 days, 2 in the last 30 days, 2 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 250° at 10 knots, gusting 20
- Visibility: 7 statute miles
- Temperature: 37 °F, dew point 28 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observed at: FNT, 20 nm away

## 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 19920206001979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920206001979A), Feb 6, 1992: Cessna 152, Howell, MI, Substantial damage. Failed to use carburetor heat on long descent. Engine quit. Struck trees on forced landing. Carb icing prevalent.

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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