MINR · Boeing Stearman A75 · 2002-11-11 · Glade Spring, VA, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC03LA017
Event ID
20021122X05509
Type
Accident
Date
2002-11-11
Location
Glade Spring, VA, USA
Coordinates
36.779724, -81.733612
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Boeing Stearman
Model
A75
Registration
N62897
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the pilot's improper in-flight decision to fly at an altitude that did not allow for successful completion of a forced landing, after the engine lost power for undetermined reason(s). A factor was the unsuitable terrain.