MINR · BELLET JAMES J VANS RV 8 · 2017-09-26 · Orange, MA, USA
Event
NTSB number
GAA17CA557
Event ID
20170926X41512
Type
Accident
Date
2017-09-26
Location
Orange, MA, USA
Coordinates
42.569999, -72.288612
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
BELLET JAMES J
Model
VANS RV 8
Registration
N184SJ
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAWN
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to remove the engine cowl plugs during preflight, which resulted in excessive engine cylinder head temperatures during climb and a total loss of engine power.