2 fatalities
24 Jan 2020: Stinson V77 No Series — Auburn, CA
On 24 Jan 2020, a Stinson V77 No Series was involved in an aviation accident near Auburn, CA. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: 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 summary draws on records from NTSB; 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
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.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Recip eng cyl section — FailureDamaged/degradedContributed to outcomeMaintenance personnel