Aviation accident NYC96FA003

2 fatal · ENSTROM 280C · 1995-10-06 · QUAKERTOWN, PA, USA

Event

NTSB number: NYC96FA003
Event ID: 20001207X04764
Type: Accident
Date: 1995-10-06
Location: QUAKERTOWN, PA, USA
Coordinates: 40.430683, -75.339195

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 2
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: ENSTROM
Model: 280C
Registration: N976BT
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

improper installation of the magneto by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the loss of ignition and the loss of engine power. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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