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Aviation accident CHI99LA337

1 fatal · Reichert MJ-77 · 1999-09-10 · OWOSSO, MI, USA

Event

NTSB number
CHI99LA337
Event ID
20001212X19712
Type
Accident
Date
1999-09-10
Location
OWOSSO, MI, USA
Coordinates
42.989696, -84.169593

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make
Reichert
Model
MJ-77
Registration
N51MJ
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DUSK
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

the pilot's improper preflight which resulted in a takeoff with the oil cap not secured and the subsequent loss of engine power.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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