# NTSB Accident ERA10LA229
> **DALIN RONALD K T-51 MUSTANG** · 2010-04-14 · Lakeland, FL, USA · NONE
## 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.

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