NONE · Schweizer G-164B · 1996-09-17 · FERRIDAY, LA, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW96LA388
Event ID
20001208X06734
Type
Accident
Date
1996-09-17
Location
FERRIDAY, LA, USA
Coordinates
31.629159, -91.549095
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Schweizer
Model
G-164B
Registration
N8498K
FAR Part
137
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The partial loss of engine power due to a cracked cylinder head. Factors were the oil leak which restricted the pilot's visual lookout and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.