N7510K

Substantial
None

CESSNA 180 S/N: 18052656

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, April 6, 1989
NTSB Number
MKC89LA087
Location
MARSHALL, MN
Event ID
20001213X28168
Coordinates
44.449161, -95.779335
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF AN UNAPPROVED WELD BETWEEN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND MUFFLER. THE FAILED WELD RESULTED IN THE MUFFLER SEPARATING AND AN IN-FLIGHT FIRE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18052656
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
180 C180
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
180J

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FREIENMUTH KARL S
Address
4971 KENSINGTON GATE
City
SHOREWOOD
State / Zip Code
MN 55331-9345
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# MKC89LA087