Aviation accident WPR09LA022

1 fatal · STINSON 108-1 · 2008-10-23 · Concrete, WA, USA

Event

NTSB number: WPR09LA022
Event ID: 20081023X00019
Type: Accident
Date: 2008-10-23
Location: Concrete, WA, USA
Coordinates: 48.532222, -121.871948

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 2
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 3

Aircraft

Make: STINSON
Model: 108-1
Registration: N97946
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: NDRK
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The loss of engine power during initial climb due to the pilot's improper exhaust system maintenance, which resulted in restriction of the carburetor's air intake.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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