CESSNA 150D
Madison, IN — March 22, 2009
Event Information
| Date | March 22, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA232 |
| Event ID | 20090401X92123 |
| Location | Madison, IN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.76000, -85.46472 |
| Airport | Madison Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 150D |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine's muffler which melted and grounded the ignition P-lead wire.
Full Narrative
During a local pleasure flight the pilot noticed the engine oil temperature indication was rising. He reduced the throttle and then smelled something and saw smoke coming from under the instrument panel. He opened the window to alleviate the smoke. About 3 to 4 minutes from the airport, the engine lost power and the pilot performed a forced landing to a golf course. The nose landing gear collapsed during the forced landing resulting in substantial damage to the airplane's firewall. Examination of the airplane subsequent to the accident revealed that the aft portion of the muffler was separated from the assembly allowing hot exhaust gasses to enter the engine compartment. The magneto P-lead wire was melted and shorted to the airplane structure.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.