SERS · CHAMPION 7ECA · 2011-07-23 · Hinesville, GA, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA11LA416
Event ID
20110723X10313
Type
Accident
Date
2011-07-23
Location
Hinesville, GA, USA
Coordinates
31.871389, -81.561668
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
CHAMPION
Model
7ECA
Registration
N5191X
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The total loss of engine power due to the improper installation of the carburetor air filter by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the filter becoming dislodged and obstructing the carburetor. Contributing to the accident was the pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.