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Gray Jim Robert Exec 90 crash near Caldwell, Idaho, United States

unknown2016-10-19
Summary

The pilot's failure to properly tighten the tension bolts during the installation of the alternator belt, which resulted in inadequate voltage to sustain ignition and the subsequent partial loss of engine power.

Incident details
Date
2016-10-19
Location
Caldwell, Idaho, United States
Operator type
civil
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Probable cause
Mechanical failure
Phase of flight
takeoff
Weather
VMC
Source
NTSB CAROL ↗
43.6419, -116.6358
Quick stats
Severityunknown
Fatalities0
Injuries0
SourceNTSB CAROL
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