SERS · Schweizer 300C · 2002-08-17 · Haleyville, AL, USA
Event
NTSB number
ATL02LA159
Event ID
20020826X01458
Type
Accident
Date
2002-08-17
Location
Haleyville, AL, USA
Coordinates
34.226112, -87.622497
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Schweizer
Model
300C
Registration
N269FW
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure of maintenance personnel to perform an adequate inspection of loose intake components, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent emergency descent, forced landing, and collision with terrain in dark night conditions.