2 fatal · North American T-6-SNJ5 · 1997-09-06 · CAMDEN, SC, USA
Event
NTSB number
ATL97FA134
Event ID
20001208X08782
Type
Accident
Date
1997-09-06
Location
CAMDEN, SC, USA
Coordinates
34.260345, -80.610786
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
North American
Model
T-6-SNJ5
Registration
N1047C
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DUSK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to take remedial action after a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, leading to a spin. Factors were the pilot's use of unapproved medication, and the FAA's inadequate certification and standards for airman.