# NTSB Accident NYC98FA179
> **Smith, Ted Aerostar TS-600** · 1998-09-05 · MARIETTA, PA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC98FA179
- **Event ID:** 20001211X11144
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1998-09-05
- **Location:** MARIETTA, PA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.05027, -76.550895
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Smith, Ted Aerostar
- **Model:** TS-600
- **Registration:** N600JB
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NBRT
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during a precautionary landing which resulted in a loss of control while operating with one engine shutdown.  An additional cause was the improper maintenance procedures that resulted in the #5 cylinder not being tightened down.  A factor was the night conditions.

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