1 fatal · Rebholz Rans S-10 · 2002-09-04 · Cottage Grove, WI, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI02LA268
Event ID
20020926X05219
Type
Accident
Date
2002-09-04
Location
Cottage Grove, WI, USA
Coordinates
43.104999, -89.185554
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Rebholz
Model
Rans S-10
Registration
N92PD
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's decision to turn back to the airport following the loss of engine power during initial climb, the pilot not maintaining airspeed and aircraft control, which resulted in the stall at a low altitude. An additional cause was the seizure of the engine piston resulting in the total loss of engine power.