No fatalities
27 Apr 2024: REDDICK JONATHAN L ZODIAC 601XLB — Dunbar, PA
On 27 Apr 2024, a REDDICK JONATHAN L ZODIAC 601XLB was involved in an aviation accident near Dunbar, PA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A total loss of engine power as a result of an improperly fabricated fuel-air mixture cable bracket. Contributing was the pilot’s decision to fly the airplane with a known mechanical engine issue, and the presence of another airplane that was back taxiing on… This summary draws on records from NTSB.
Probable cause
A total loss of engine power as a result of an improperly fabricated fuel-air mixture cable bracket. Contributing was the pilot’s decision to fly the airplane with a known mechanical engine issue, and the presence of another airplane that was back taxiing on the runway while the pilot was attempting to maneuver the airplane for landing.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
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