# NTSB MIA94LA045: Cessna 150E, N3089J, Raymond, MS, January 2, 1994

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: January 2, 1994, 10:30 local (16:30 UTC)
- Place: Raymond, MS
- Coordinates: 32.259391, -90.419685 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=32.2594&lon=-90.4197&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 2 minor
- Status: Completed, report November 18, 1994
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 37474
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA94LA045
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/37474/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA045

## Probable cause

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S DELAY IN IDENTIFYING CARBURETOR ICE AND IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT.

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical, descent - normal
  - fuel system,carburetor - ice (contributing factor)
  - carburetor heat - improper use of, pilot in command (cause)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
- On ground/water collision with object, landing - roll

## Analysis

THE PILOT AND NON-RATED PASSENGER WERE CLIMBING OUT AFTER DEPARTURE WHEN THE PILOT DECIDED THE CEILING WAS TOO LOW FOR MANEUVERING AND DECIDED TO RETURN TO THE AIRPORT.  UPON ENTERING THE TRAFFIC PATTERN THE PILOT REDUCED POWER, ADDED CARBURETOR HEAT, AND THE ENGINE QUIT.  AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO RESTART THE ENGINE AT VARIOUS THROTTLE SETTINGS THE PILOT MADE A FORCED LANDING AND STRUCK DEBRIS ON THE GROUND, SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGING THE AIRPLANE.

## Factual narrative

On January 2, 1994, about 1030 central standard time, N3089J, a Cessna 150-E operated by the Wesley Flyers Club Inc. crashed near Raymond, Mississippi, while on a 14 CFR Part 91 instructional flight. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The airplane was substantially damaged and the instructor and student pilot received minor injuries. The flight originated about 20 minutes earlier.

The instructor stated that he reduced the throttle, applied carburetor heat and the engine failed. He attempted a forced landing to a field and the airplane struck a stump on landing roll.  Review of the operators manual for the Cessna 150 revealed, in the before landing checklist, that full carburetor heat is be applied before closing the throttle.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N3089J](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3089J-2014-09-29), registration cancelled 2014-09-29, S/N 15061189, built 1965 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 150E
- Registry model: [Cessna 150E](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150e) (registry code 2071812) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental 0-200 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-0-200-series) (registry code 17020, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-200 100 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Instructional, Part 91
- Operator: Wesley Flyers Club Inc.
- Registered owner: Wesley Flyers Club Inc.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Airport: M16, Johnbell Williams, runway 12, 3,992 × 75 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 42; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: right; flight hours: 925 total, 420 in this make and model, 850 as pilot in command, 27 in the last 90 days, 4 in the last 30 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Instrument (IMC), Day
- Wind: calm
- Visibility: 7 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 700 ft overcast
- Temperature: 45 °F, dew point 43 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: JAN, 17 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 19940102000059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940102000059A), Jan 2, 1994: Cessna 150E, Raymond, MS, Substantial damage. Closed throttle then put on carb heat. Engine quit. Struck stump on forced landing. Book says apply heat first.

## Other investigations on N3089J (1)

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.

- [NTSB DEN68D0010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN68D0010), Jun 2, 1967: Cessna 150 (N3089J), Briggsdale, CO, substantial damage

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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