Aviation Accident Summary ATL85LA141

SALUDA, SC, USA

Aircraft #1

N1819V

CESSNA 120

Analysis

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.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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