# NTSB Accident SEA91LA243
> **DONALD W. SORRELS VANS RV-6** · 1991-09-18 · KENNEWICK, WA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA91LA243
- **Event ID:** 20001212X18204
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-09-18
- **Location:** KENNEWICK, WA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 46.209056, -119.15924
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** DONALD W. SORRELS
- **Model:** VANS RV-6
- **Registration:** N391DS
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE LOSS OF POWER DUE TO THE PILOT/BUILDER'S IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT OF THE ENGINE IDLE SPEED. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE SOFT TERRAIN AT THE ACCIDENT SITE.

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