MINR · Marrin Pitts S-1 · 2008-06-12 · St. Petersburg, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC08LA213
Event ID
20080701X00956
Type
Accident
Date
2008-06-12
Location
St. Petersburg, FL, USA
Coordinates
27.909999, -82.687225
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Marrin
Model
Pitts S-1
Registration
N347MM
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a partial loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was improper maintenance practices during the construction of the airplane, which resulted in contaminants being accidently introduced into the fuel system.