Accident Details
Date
Monday, May 27, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91LA116
Location
TWISP, WA
Event ID
20001212X17134
Coordinates
48.319492, -119.929573
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER IN FLIGHT DUE TO SHORTED MAGNETO WIRES, RESULTING FROM INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION BY THE PILOT.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N47KR
Make
GREG SMITH
Serial Number
1947
Model / ICAO
KR-2
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
CONTE MICHAEL J
Address
RT 1 BOX 59A
Status
Deregistered
City
MAZAMA
State / Zip Code
WA 98833
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# SEA91LA116