NONE · William John Schulz WJS JAYBIRD · 1999-08-10 · TANGERINE, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA99LA228
Event ID
20001212X19595
Type
Accident
Date
1999-08-10
Location
TANGERINE, FL, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
William John Schulz
Model
WJS JAYBIRD
Registration
N735BS
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the pilot's improper torqueing of a rocker arm adjusting jam nut, that resulted in the adjuster loosening, and a partial loss of engine power. This resulted in the pilot making an off airport precautionary landing and subsequent nose over, during which the aircraft received substantial damage.