MINR · Scharnhorst RV-4 · 2006-12-17 · Hoschton, GA, USA
Event
NTSB number
ATL07LA028
Event ID
20061219X01808
Type
Accident
Date
2006-12-17
Location
Hoschton, GA, USA
Coordinates
34.089954, -83.76078
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Scharnhorst
Model
RV-4
Registration
N360WS
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure of the manufacturer to safety wire the purge valve stop screw during maintenance resulting in a total loss of engine power in cruise flight due to fuel starvation. This resulted in a forced landing, on-ground collision with a berm/terrace, and subsequent nose over.