NONE · Prendergast SEAWIND · 1999-06-14 · MARTINSBURG, WV, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC99LA141
Event ID
20001212X19093
Type
Accident
Date
1999-06-14
Location
MARTINSBURG, WV, USA
Coordinates
39.460174, -77.969383
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Prendergast
Model
SEAWIND
Registration
N8190J
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The air-intake's inner liner separating from its outer liner, which blocked airflow to the fuel servo, resulting in a loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the owner/builder's inadequate inspection of the airplane.