Aviation accident ANC97LA068

Name: aviation accident: Hammer AVID FLYER near CHITINA (1997-05-04)
Start: 1997-05-04
Location: CHITINA, AK, USA

NONE · Hammer AVID FLYER · 1997-05-04 · CHITINA, AK, USA

Event

NTSB number: ANC97LA068
Event ID: 20001208X07838
Type: Accident
Date: 1997-05-04
Location: CHITINA, AK, USA
Coordinates: 61.449035, -143.150024

Injuries

Highest injury: NONE
Fatal: 0
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 1
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: Hammer
Model: AVID FLYER
Registration: N525BB
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

improper overhaul of the engine, which resulted in a seized piston and resultant loss of engine power. Rough terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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