N47KRGREG SMITH KR-2 1991-05-27 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

GREG SMITH KR-2 S/N: 1947

Summary

On May 27, 1991, a Greg Smith KR-2 (N47KR) was involved in an accident near Twisp, WA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER IN FLIGHT DUE TO SHORTED MAGNETO WIRES, RESULTING FROM INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION BY THE PILOT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA91LA116. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N47KR.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, May 27, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91LA116
Location
TWISP, WA
Event ID
20001212X17134
Coordinates
48.319492, -119.929573
Nearest Airport
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
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