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Aviation accident MIA96GA138

1 fatal · Wsk Pzl Mielec M18A · 1996-05-11 · KINSTON, NC, USA

Event

NTSB number
MIA96GA138
Event ID
20001208X05829
Type
Accident
Date
1996-05-11
Location
KINSTON, NC, USA
Coordinates
35.269195, -77.590522

Injuries

Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
Wsk Pzl Mielec
Model
M18A
Registration
N2065K
FAR Part
PUBU
Engines
1
Damage
DEST

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

a cracked/fractured #5 cylinder and subsequent failure/jamming of the #5 exhaust valve, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and collision with the terrain. Factors related to the accident were: the excessive gross weight of the airplane, the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane, and pilot impairment from use of an over-the-counter medication with sedative side effects.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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