ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 367865
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| Date: | Monday 9 October 1989 |
| Time: | 16:30 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 150 |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N50165 |
| MSN: | 15069107 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3500 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental O-200 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Madison, CT -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Marthas Vineyar, MA |
| New Haven, CT (KHVN) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PILOT OF THE CESSNA 152 EXPERIENCED A PARTIAL POWER LOSS DUE TO A STUCK EXHAUST VALVE IN THE NUMBER 4 CYLINDER. DURING AN APPROACH TO LAND, HE REMAINED HIGH BECAUSE HE KNEW HE COULD NOT GO AROUND. HOWEVER, THE AIRCRAFT WAS TOO HIGH AND FAST FOR THE 1863 FOOT LONG AIRSTRIP AND IT RAN OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY.
Probable Cause: A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, DUE TO A STUCK EXHAUST VALVE IN THE NUMBER 4 CYLINDER. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S EXCESSIVE AIRSPEED ON FINAL APPROACH, AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT DURING THE LANDING.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC90LA008
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 22-Mar-2024 19:38 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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