Cessna 150L accident near Cooperstown, New York, July 27, 2007
On July 27, 2007 at about 12:17 pm local time, a Cessna 150L, registered N19052, was substantially damaged in an accident near Cooperstown, New York (Cooperstown-Westville Apt airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person was seriously injured. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the weather conditions conducive for carburetor icing.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- July 27, 2007 · about 12:17 pm local time
- Place
- Cooperstown, New York · Cooperstown-Westville Apt · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was seriously injured.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 150L · all 150Ls on the register
- Registration
- N19052 · no longer on the register · serial 15074128
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
According to the pilot, at approximately 400 feet the "engine sputtered, and then smoothed out." The pilot stated that the engine sputtered again and then "quit." He attempted to restart the engine but was not successful. The airplane impacted trees, resulting in substantial damage. An examination of the airplane and the powerplant revealed no anomalies. Several weather observation stations recorded the temperature and dewpoint as 24 degrees Celsius (C) and 19 degrees C, respectively. According to the carburetor icing chart, conditions were conducive for "serious icing at glide power."
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: student
- Flight time: 50 hours in all; 12 in this make and model
- Last flight review: June 1, 2007
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (with waivers/limitations)
- Seat: left
- Injury: serious injuries
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 4,427 hours
- Last inspection: annual inspection, August 1, 2006; 28.2 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 1,600 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Teledyne Continental O-200-A (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: K23 Cooperstown NY at 12:17 pm
- Destination: K23 Cooperstown NY
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 20, 2,337 ft by 125 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 090° at 3 knots
- Visibility: 7 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 75°F (24°C), dew point 64°F (18°C)
- Altimeter: 29.97 inHg
- Observation at 11:53 am from RME, 50 miles away
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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