NONE · DALIN RONALD K T-51 MUSTANG · 2010-04-14 · Lakeland, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA10LA229
Event ID
20100414X03226
Type
Accident
Date
2010-04-14
Location
Lakeland, FL, USA
Coordinates
27.929445, -82.043052
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
DALIN RONALD K
Model
T-51 MUSTANG
Registration
N551RD
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The builder’s use of inadequate material for the exhaust manifold adapters resulting in heat damage and chafing of the crankshaft synchronizer and timing wires that rendered an inoperative ignition system and loss of engine power.