MINR · CLARK JAMES T VANS RV8 · 2017-07-14 · Spokane, WA, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR17LA153
Event ID
20170714X10954
Type
Accident
Date
2017-07-14
Location
Spokane, WA, USA
Coordinates
47.683055, -117.322502
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
CLARK JAMES T
Model
VANS RV8
Registration
N559JC
FAR Part
091
Engines
—
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
An inflight engine fire for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which melted the air filter element and obstructed the engine's air intakes, resulting in a total loss of engine power.