Stinson V77
Auburn, CA — January 24, 2020
Event Information
| Date | January 24, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR20FA077 |
| Event ID | 20200124X45349 |
| Location | Auburn, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.95945, -121.06583 |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
Aircraft
| Make | Stinson |
| Model | V77 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 2 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 3 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
A total loss of engine power due to a combination of mechanical engine anomalies. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance that failed to identify the engine anomalies.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.