# NTSB Accident CHI08LA274
> **Sadler Vampire** · 2008-09-03 · Findlay, OH, USA · MINR
## 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.

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