N4MG

Destroyed
Serious

Aerotek PITTS S-1S S/N: 1-0016

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, May 14, 1992
NTSB Number
BFO92LA061
Location
HOPKINSVILLE, KY
Event ID
20001211X14587
Coordinates
36.849758, -87.490486
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE NUMBER 2 OIL RING IN THE NUMBER 4 ENGINE CYLINDER RESULTING IN OIL LEAKAGE, LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE, AND ENGINE POWER LOSS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N4MG
Make
AEROTEK
Serial Number
1-0016
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
PITTS S-1S AB11
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
GUTMAN MEYER M
Address
5220 S SANTA ELENA AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
SIERRA VISTA
State / Zip Code
AZ 85650-9378
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# BFO92LA061