SERS · Mikowski CHALLENGER II S · 1997-10-01 · LAKE CITY, MI, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI98LA002
Event ID
20001208X08963
Type
Accident
Date
1997-10-01
Location
LAKE CITY, MI, USA
Coordinates
44.33086, -85.200218
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Mikowski
Model
CHALLENGER II S
Registration
N19006
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the improper oil to gas mixture in the fuel during refueling and the pilot did not follow the written instructions from the kit manufacturer. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot could not maintain directional control and the low altitude.