N10828CESSNA 150L 1992-01-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA 150L S/N: 15075068

Summary

On January 04, 1992, a Cessna 150L (N10828) was involved in an accident near Fresno, CA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE IMPROPER MAJOR REPAIR OF THE CARBURETOR HEAT CONTROL BY UNIDENTIFIED PERSONS THAT RESULTED THE FAILURE OF THE AIR INTAKE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX92LA080. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N10828.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, January 4, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92LA080
Location
FRESNO, CA
Event ID
20001211X14004
Coordinates
36.749942, -119.669586
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE IMPROPER MAJOR REPAIR OF THE CARBURETOR HEAT CONTROL BY UNIDENTIFIED PERSONS THAT RESULTED THE FAILURE OF THE AIR INTAKE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15075068
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
150L C150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WINGATE TERRY L
Address
4750 N DEL MAR AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
FRESNO
State / Zip Code
CA 93704
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX92LA080