NTSB investigations · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N3455X and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
NTSB ATL97FA115Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportTallahassee, FLfatigue failure of the crankshaft for undetermined reasons. Related factors were: darkness, and obstructions (trees) in the emergency landing area.NTSB MIA84LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDefuniak Spring, FLWhile flying at 3000 ft, the eng sputtered & quit running. The plt stated that he tried all emergency procedures, which included changing the fuel selector position. He extended the gear to land on an interstate highway, but saw an overpass ahead, so he…
FAA incident reports · 2
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N3455X and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
Accident 19970811021369AFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Tallahassee, FLLost power night enroute. Crash landed in trees short of emergency airport. Tlh. Crankshaft had broken. (-23) the student pilot and flight instructor was on a cross country flight from new orleans, la to tampa, FL. At approx. 0120 am at 5,000 ft. and approx.…Accident 19840220003979AFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Defuniak Spring, FLCollided with the ground after the engine quit due to fuel starvation. Fuel selector on empty tank. Other was full.