N6402SCESSNA 150H 1992-10-31 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA 150H S/N: 15067202

Summary

On October 31, 1992, a Cessna 150H (N6402S) was involved in an accident near Mt. Gilead, OH. 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: PILOT INCAPACITATION DUE TO CARBON MONOXIDE GAS AS A RESULT OF CRACKS IN THE HEATER MUFFLER. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PROGRESSIVE DETERIORATION OF THE LEFT HEATER MUFFLER.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC93LA031. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6402S.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, October 31, 1992
NTSB Number
NYC93LA031
Location
MT. GILEAD, OH
Event ID
20001211X15954
Coordinates
40.550514, -82.829200
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOT INCAPACITATION DUE TO CARBON MONOXIDE GAS AS A RESULT OF CRACKS IN THE HEATER MUFFLER. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PROGRESSIVE DETERIORATION OF THE LEFT HEATER MUFFLER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15067202
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
150H C150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WHARTON GEORGE R
Address
P O BOX 367
Status
Deregistered
City
AMANDA
State / Zip Code
OH 43102
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# NYC93LA031