MINR · Sadler Vampire · 2008-09-03 · Findlay, OH, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI08LA274
Event ID
20080925X01530
Type
Accident
Date
2008-09-03
Location
Findlay, OH, USA
Coordinates
41.0275, -83.664169
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Sadler
Model
Vampire
Registration
N333SV
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the reduction drive assembly as a result of excessive wear and high temperatures. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of total experience in the airplane and the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.