1 fatal · CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO LC41-550FG · 2014-03-21 · Palatka, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA14LA161
Event ID
20140322X60437
Type
Accident
Date
2014-03-21
Location
Palatka, FL, USA
Coordinates
29.658056, -81.673057
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO
Model
LC41-550FG
Registration
N717RR
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper management of the fuel mixture and his failure to use the appropriate checklist and guidance during the flight, which resulted in an overrich mixture condition, carbon-fouling of the spark plugs, and a subsequent total loss of engine power during an attempted go-around.