NONE · Taylorcraft 15A · 2002-10-07 · SOMERSET, PA, USA
Event
NTSB number
IAD03LA002
Event ID
20021018X05329
Type
Accident
Date
2002-10-07
Location
SOMERSET, PA, USA
Coordinates
40.042499, -79.013053
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Taylorcraft
Model
15A
Registration
N6652N
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The mechanic's failure to discover several mechanical deficiencies during a pre-buy inspection, which either independently or collectively resulted in a subsequent engine failure. A factor was the power lines in the forced landing area.