1 fatal · JURKA P51D MUSTANG · 1997-08-24 · FORT PIERCE, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
ATL97LA123
Event ID
20001208X08556
Type
Accident
Date
1997-08-24
Location
FORT PIERCE, FL, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
JURKA
Model
P51D MUSTANG
Registration
N151MS
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s); and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while starting to maneuver for an emergency landing, which resulted in loss of aircraft control (stall) and collision with terrain.