# NTSB Accident SEA02FA097
> **Lewis Nieuport 11** · 2002-06-09 · Independence, OR, USA · NONE
## 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.

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