SERS · PATIN CHALLENGER II · 1995-09-03 · CEDAR SPRINGS, MI, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI95LA293
Event ID
20001207X04444
Type
Accident
Date
1995-09-03
Location
CEDAR SPRINGS, MI, USA
Coordinates
43.219585, -85.550888
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
PATIN
Model
CHALLENGER II
Registration
N4281D
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
inadequate engine maintenance by the owner/pilot-mechanic. Factors associated with the accident were fouled spark plugs and the pilot not being able to maintain proper altitude/clearance between his airplane and the electrical power lines during his landing approach.