# NTSB Accident SEA96LA196
> **Westcott GLASAIR I-FT** · 1996-08-21 · PUYALLUP, WA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA96LA196
- **Event ID:** 20001208X06632
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-08-21
- **Location:** PUYALLUP, WA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 47.190311, -122.33078
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Westcott
- **Model:** GLASAIR I-FT
- **Registration:** N289W
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

failure of the air inlet screen, and subsequent ingestion of the foam air filter.  An inadequate maintenance modification by the amateur builder and no suitable landing area were related factors.

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