N211AFCESSNA 150M 1992-08-28 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 150M S/N: 15076287

Summary

On August 28, 1992, a Cessna 150M (N211AF) was involved in an accident near Temecula, CA. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE SHUTDOWN OF THE ENGINE DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE MUFFLER AND THE RESULTING HEAT INDUCED SHORTING OF THE MAGNETO GROUND WIRES, AND THE INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION OF THE MUFFLER AND THE ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX92LA368. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N211AF.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 28, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92LA368
Location
TEMECULA, CA
Event ID
20001211X15462
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE SHUTDOWN OF THE ENGINE DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE MUFFLER AND THE RESULTING HEAT INDUCED SHORTING OF THE MAGNETO GROUND WIRES, AND THE INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION OF THE MUFFLER AND THE ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15076287
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
150M C150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ARMED FORCES AERO CLUB INC
Address
PO BOX 23417
Status
Deregistered
City
SAN DIEGO
State / Zip Code
CA 92123
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# LAX92LA368