Aviation accident NYC02LA130

Name: aviation accident: Wheeler Volksplane VP-2 near Collins (2002-07-04)
Start: 2002-07-04
Location: Collins, NY, USA

SERS · Wheeler Volksplane VP-2 · 2002-07-04 · Collins, NY, USA

Event

NTSB number: NYC02LA130
Event ID: 20020718X01164
Type: Accident
Date: 2002-07-04
Location: Collins, NY, USA
Coordinates: 42.496665, -78.919998

Injuries

Highest injury: SERS
Fatal: 0
Serious: 1
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: Wheeler
Model: Volksplane VP-2
Registration: N21267
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The separation of an ignition lead to the distributor cap, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Factors in the accident were trees and power lines.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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