A total loss of engine power due to a short circuit between both magneto ground leads. A factor in the accident was the inadequate annual/100-hour maintenance inspection regarding the wiring.
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Fast approach leads to hard landing
The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Fatigue fracture folds wing in flight
The corrosion, fatigue fracture, and subsequent separation of the left wing lift strut attachment fitting. The inadequate maintenance and annual inspection by the owner/pilot/mechanic was a factor.
Poor approach results in poor landing
The student pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. An additional cause was the pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Blocked carburetor leads to power loss
A partial loss of engine power due to a blocked carburetor jet.
Failure to position fuel selector leads to crash
Fuel starvation as result of the pilot’s failure to properly position the fuel selector.
Stall results in cartwheel on landing
The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed on approach, resulting in a stall and subsequent impact with terrain.
Carburetor ice results in accident
Carburetor icing causing a partial loss of engine power, and the pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control, leading to the inadvertent stall.
Loss of engine power leads to off-airport landing
A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing.