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BRAD J BATES MOSQUITO XE 285 crash near Odessa, Florida, United States

minor2017-09-25
Summary

A total loss of engine power due to cold seizure of the No.1 piston, which resulted in its failure and a subsequent emergency autorotation and impact with a house’s roof.

Incident details
Date
2017-09-25
Location
Odessa, Florida, United States
Operator type
civil
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Probable cause
Mechanical failure
Weather
VMC
Source
NTSB CAROL ↗
28.1208, -82.5942
Quick stats
Severityminor
Fatalities0
Injuries1
SourceNTSB CAROL
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