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Aviation accident MIA99FA159

1 fatal · Classic Aircraft Corp. S-51D · 1999-05-20 · TAMARAC, FL, USA

Event

NTSB number
MIA99FA159
Event ID
20001212X18835
Type
Accident
Date
1999-05-20
Location
TAMARAC, FL, USA
Coordinates
26.190595, -80.169616

Injuries

Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
Classic Aircraft Corp.
Model
S-51D
Registration
N25VV
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

A complete loss of engine power caused by the malfunctioning landing gear, which blocked the radiator scoop, leading to increased fuel temperature and the subsequent vapor lock condition and fuel blockage. A secondary cause was the pilot's failure to maintain flying speed resulting in the subsequent stall/mush

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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