# NTSB Accident MIA99FA159
> **Classic Aircraft Corp. S-51D** · 1999-05-20 · TAMARAC, FL, USA · FATL
## 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

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