DORR DAN W SEQUOIA F.8L FALCO
Sanford, FL — September 26, 2023
Event Information
| Date | September 26, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA23LA379 |
| Event ID | 20230926193148 |
| Location | Sanford, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 28.78172, -81.23460 |
| Airport | ORLANDO SANFORD INTL |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | DORR DAN W |
| Model | SEQUOIA F.8L FALCO |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after an engine access cover opened during the initial climb.
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.