# NTSB Accident MIA02LA080
> **Gary L. Zeigler Monnett Moni** · 2002-04-06 · Sevierville, TN, USA · FATL
## 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.

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