Pilot Debrief

AEROLITE BEARCAT near Mineola, TX — 2010-09-15

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Date
2010-09-15
Location
Mineola, TX, USA
Aircraft
AEROLITE BEARCAT
Registration
UNREG
Category
Ultralight
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

Failure of the oil injection pump resulting in a total loss of engine power.

NTSB narrative

The non-certificated pilot was flying an unregistered light sport airplane when the airplane experienced a loss of engine power. The pilot stated that he attempted to deploy the ballistic parachute but was unable due to the parachute's safety ring not being properly attached. The pilot then attempted to perform a forced landing to a field but inadvertently stalled the airplane. The airplane impacted terrain, resulting in substantial damage. A postaccident examination revealed that the engine's oil injection pump failed and that the safety ring for the parachute had vibrated loose. The engine was not being maintained by a maintenance inspection program and maintenance documents were not available.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 1 docket document
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Docket documents1

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