1 fatal · HELTON LARK 95 · 2008-06-17 · West Carrollton, OH, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI08LA166
Event ID
20080623X00891
Type
Accident
Date
2008-06-17
Location
West Carrollton, OH, USA
Coordinates
39.683334, -84.25
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
HELTON
Model
LARK 95
Registration
N86657
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The improper installation of spark plugs during the annual inspection which resulted in a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain during the forced landing.