2 fatal · S.C. Aerostar S.A. Yak52 · 2010-07-17 · South Portland, ME, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA10FA364
Event ID
20100717X74629
Type
Accident
Date
2010-07-17
Location
South Portland, ME, USA
Coordinates
43.643054, -70.329719
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
S.C. Aerostar S.A.
Model
Yak52
Registration
N52MY
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during an emergency return to the airport following a total loss of engine power, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's lack of recent flying experience.