N4MGAerotek PITTS S-1S 1992-05-14 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

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

Summary

On May 14, 1992, a Aerotek PITTS S-1S (N4MG) was involved in an accident near Hopkinsville, KY. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: 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.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO92LA061. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4MG.

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
Make
AEROTEK
Serial Number
1-0016
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
PITTS S-1S JCOM
No. of Engines
0

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