CAMBRIDGE, OH, USA
N1497Q
CESSNA 150
DURING A LANDING ATTEMPT, THE PILOT EXPERIENCED A WIND CONDITION WHICH FORCED THE AIRPLANE RIGHT OF RWY 22. WHEN THE PILOT ADVANCED THE THROTTLE TO CORRECT THE DRIFT, THE ENGINE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE AIRPLANE CRASHED IN A SWAMPY AREA ADJACENT TO RWY 22. THE ENGINE EXAMINATION DISCLOSED THAT THE IDLE SPEED WAS ADJUSTED TOO LOW TO MAINTAIN ENGINE OPERATION.
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL IN CROSSWIND CONDITIONS WHILE ON SHORT FINAL AND THE IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED CARBURETOR IDLE FLOW.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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