NONE · Lewis Nieuport 11 · 2002-06-09 · Independence, OR, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA02FA097
Event ID
20020614X00891
Type
Accident
Date
2002-06-09
Location
Independence, OR, USA
Coordinates
44.830337, -123.20066
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Lewis
Model
Nieuport 11
Registration
N132DC
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The partial loss of engine power in maneuvering flight due to the rotation of the ignition distributor as a result of a failure to tighten the distributor positioning clamp after the last engine timing adjustment. Factors include an inadequate maintenance activity, no suitable landing terrain below the location where the loss of power occurred, and power lines along the emergency descent flight path.