1 fatal · Krejci S-51D · 2002-02-26 · Port St. Lucie, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
ATL02LA055
Event ID
20020228X00280
Type
Accident
Date
2002-02-26
Location
Port St. Lucie, FL, USA
Coordinates
27.495, -80.368057
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Krejci
Model
S-51D
Registration
N51KK
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilots failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in an attempt to return to landing area (Emergency/ departure airport.) This resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. Factor to the accident was a partial loss of engine power due to a failed exhaust valve.