MINR · Kenneth Parmerter Loehle 5151 Mustang · 2002-07-04 · Lake Placid, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA02LA121
Event ID
20020712X01102
Type
Accident
Date
2002-07-04
Location
Lake Placid, FL, USA
Coordinates
27.353055, -81.408058
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Kenneth Parmerter
Model
Loehle 5151 Mustang
Registration
UNREG
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his inflight loss of control while maneuvering to land following an engine failure. Contributing to the accident was the builder/owner's improper engine installation that resulted in engine overheating and ceasing to operate.