Cessna 150L N6905G

Summary

On 28 December 2013 at about 18:15 local time, a Cessna 150L registered N6905G, operated by McClendon JON L, was involved in an accident near Gladewater, Texas, United States. 2 people were on board and 2 had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

28 December 2013 at 18:15

Classification

Accident

Location

Gladewater, Texas, United States

Nearest airport

Gladewater Municipal (07F)

Coordinates

32.5261, -94.9686

Aircraft

Cessna 150L

Registration

N6905G

Category

Airplane

Year built

1970

Engines

1

Operator

McClendon JON L

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Gladewater → Gladewater

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

CEN14LA094

2 people had minor injuries.

The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.

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The pilot reported that he was returning to the airport after a short practice flight and that, as the airplane neared the airport, the engine started to lose power, and the rpm decreased. The pilot performed the restart checklist, but the engine did not respond. The pilot then chose to conduct a forced landing in a nearby clearing. Examination of the airplane revealed that fuel was available and that the fuel was clear of debris and contaminants. A test run of the engine was performed, and no abnormalities were noted. Atmospheric conditions at the time of the accident were conducive to the serious risk of carburetor ice accumulation at a glide power setting. It is likely that the engine lost power due to carburetor icing because it was operating at a reduced power setting for the approach to the airport.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.