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NTSB investigation record

NYC98FA179

Completed

Smith, Ted Aerostar Ts-600· N600JB

Date
September 5, 1998
Location
Marietta, PA
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during a precautionary landing which resulted in a loss of control while operating with one engine shutdown. An additional cause was the improper maintenance procedures that resulted in the #5 cylinder not being tightened down. A factor was the night conditions.

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