May 26, 2024
Accident
Substantial Hope Mills, NC
Injuries2 serious, 1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
A loss of engine performance due to carbon fouling of three spark plugs that, when combined with the airplaneās high gross weight condition, resulted in a collision with trees and terrain.
NTSB ERA24LA230