SERS · Rockwell S-2R · 1999-07-28 · ISOLA, MS, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA99LA204
Event ID
20001212X19321
Type
Accident
Date
1999-07-28
Location
ISOLA, MS, USA
Coordinates
33.259288, -90.590255
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Rockwell
Model
S-2R
Registration
N8482V
FAR Part
137
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAWN
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
Failure of the No. 4 cylinder due to a leaking intake valve resulting in loss of engine power and collision with a ditch while making a forced landing on unsuitable terrain. Contributing to the accident was improper maintenance adjustment of the engine valves and spark plugs.