Aviation accident SEA08LA127

1 fatal · Thorp T-18 · 2008-05-09 · Kent, WA, USA

Event

NTSB number: SEA08LA127
Event ID: 20080515X00672
Type: Accident
Date: 2008-05-09
Location: Kent, WA, USA
Coordinates: 47.336944, -122.103332

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: Thorp
Model: T-18
Registration: N8613A
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the lack of a suitable landing area and the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering in response to the loss of engine power.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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