May 10, 1992
Accident
Substantial WENDELL, NC
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE FORWARD SPARK PLUG BY THE OWNER/PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING.
NTSB ATL92LA098