Aviation accident NYC08LA107

Name: aviation accident: Christer Vans RV9-A near Princeton (2008-02-21)
Start: 2008-02-21
Location: Princeton, NJ, USA

SERS · Christer Vans RV9-A · 2008-02-21 · Princeton, NJ, USA

Event

NTSB number: NYC08LA107
Event ID: 20080319X00337
Type: Accident
Date: 2008-02-21
Location: Princeton, NJ, USA
Coordinates: 40.399166, -74.658889

Injuries

Highest injury: SERS
Fatal: 0
Serious: 1
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 1
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: Christer
Model: Vans RV9-A
Registration: N159AS
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

A loss of engine power due to the pilot/owner's improper installation of a new ignition/fuel control system for the engine. Contributing was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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