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Aviation accident CEN16LA167

NONE · PROBST ZENAIR 601XL · 2016-04-24 · Hempstead, TX, USA

Event

NTSB number
CEN16LA167
Event ID
20160425X75915
Type
Accident
Date
2016-04-24
Location
Hempstead, TX, USA
Coordinates
30.121665, -96.086669

Injuries

Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
PROBST
Model
ZENAIR 601XL
Registration
C-GXLP
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

A loose output connection from the generator voltage regulator, which resulted in a loss of power to the electronic ignition system, a total loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing, during which the airplane impacted a sign pole.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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