1 fatal · Springer Longbow 150 · 2002-01-10 · Oak Hill, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
ATL02LA035
Event ID
20020115X00070
Type
Accident
Date
2002-01-10
Location
Oak Hill, FL, USA
Coordinates
28.860069, -80.850791
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Springer
Model
Longbow 150
Registration
N150LB
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The improper modification of the exhaust muffler which resulted in fractures that enabled the contamination of the cabin heating and ventilation system. The pilot subsequently became incapacitated by carbon monoxide poisoning, and the airplane descended uncontrolled into terrain.