MINR · Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · 1998-03-14 · MARIANNA, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
ATL98LA055
Event ID
20001211X09627
Type
Accident
Date
1998-03-14
Location
MARIANNA, FL, USA
Coordinates
30.850915, -85.230812
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Grumman-Schweizer
Model
G-164A
Registration
N8626H
FAR Part
137
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure of maintenance personnel to secure the magneto cover that resulted in water contamination and the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was rough and uneven terrain.