N50249

Destroyed
Fatal

Stinson V77S/N: 77-458

Summary

On January 24, 2020, a Stinson V77 (N50249) was involved in an accident near Auburn, CA. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries, 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: A total loss of engine power due to a combination of mechanical engine anomalies. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance that failed to identify the engine anomalies.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR20FA077. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N50249.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, January 24, 2020
NTSB Number
WPR20FA077
Location
Auburn, CA
Event ID
20200124X45349
Coordinates
38.959445, -121.065830
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

A total loss of engine power due to a combination of mechanical engine anomalies. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance that failed to identify the engine anomalies.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
STINSON
Serial Number
77-458
Model / ICAO
V77

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WRIGHT ANTHONY L
Address
2264 LOS ROBLES RD
Status
Deregistered
City
MEADOW VISTA
State / Zip Code
CA 95722-9526
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# WPR20FA077