Jun 5, 1997
Accident
Substantial COLUMBUS, MS
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
inadequate maintenance/inspection and subsequent corrosion of the air filter, which resulted in pieces of the air filter to block the intake to the carburetor and result in loss of engine power. A factor relating to the accident was: failure of maintenance personnel to comply with a manufacturer's Service Bulletin.
NTSB ATL97LA084