ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 356080
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Date: | Monday 31 March 1997 |
Time: | 18:45 LT |
Type: | Charles J. Keuthan ZEPHYR II |
Owner/operator: | Private |
Registration: | N52958 |
MSN: | Z2AK018 |
Engine model: | Rotax 582 |
Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
Category: | Accident |
Location: | Bunnell, FL -
United States of America
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Phase: | Initial climb |
Nature: | Private |
Departure airport: | (X47) |
Destination airport: | |
Investigating agency: | NTSB |
Confidence Rating: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
Narrative:During the initial climb the engine experienced a partial loss of power due to a partial failure of the top compression ring of one of the cylinders. While maneuvering for a forced landing, the airplane stalled and impacted the ground.
Probable Cause: Inadvertent stall/mush by the pilot while maneuvering for a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power due to a partial failure of the top compression ring of one of the cylinders.
Accident investigation:
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Investigating agency: | NTSB |
Report number: | MIA97LA112 |
Status: | Investigation completed |
Duration: | 10 months |
Download report: | Final report |
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Sources:
NTSB MIA97LA112
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