1 fatal · Gary L. Zeigler Monnett Moni · 2002-04-06 · Sevierville, TN, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA02LA080
Event ID
20020412X00501
Type
Accident
Date
2002-04-06
Location
Sevierville, TN, USA
Coordinates
35.858333, -83.539443
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Gary L. Zeigler
Model
Monnett Moni
Registration
N10GZ
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed while turning to reverse direction resulting in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and in-flight collision with trees. A factor in the accident was the failure of the pilot to tighten the spark plugs resulting in the partial loss of engine power.