1 fatal · Rockwell Commander 114 · 2002-12-06 · Hot Springs, AR, USA
Event
NTSB number
DEN03FA023
Event ID
20021218X05618
Type
Accident
Date
2002-12-06
Location
Hot Springs, AR, USA
Coordinates
34.453609, -93.122222
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Rockwell Commander
Model
114
Registration
N314M
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine ignition system's single-drive dual-magneto, and the magneto's improper installation by unknown maintenance personnel. Contributing factors were the improper installation of the magneto by unknown maintenance personnel, the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, and the dark night light condition.