1 fatal · North American P-51C · 2004-05-29 · Hager City, WI, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI04LA128
Event ID
20040602X00716
Type
Accident
Date
2004-05-29
Location
Hager City, WI, USA
Coordinates
44.589443, -92.485
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
North American
Model
P-51C
Registration
N61429
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The improper installation of the camshaft drive gear assembly which resulted in the retaining nut backing off allowing the drive gear to move up the shaft. A factor associated with the accident was the low altitude at which the power loss occurred and the trees which the airplane contacted during the forced landing.