Accident · 2019-10-22
What the record says
- Event date
- 2019-10-22
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- Czech Sport Aircraft Sportcruiser (N204BF)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- BOUNTIFUL FLIGHT, LLC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Bountiful Flight LLC.
Probable cause
The fatigue failure of the No. 2 cylinder intake valve spring retainer due to air trapped in the lubrication system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the severity of the damage was the improper deployment of the ballistic recovery system.
Source: NTSB case WPR20LA012Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pilot flying | Private | Airplane | 22 | Class 1 (2019-03-29) | 187 total · 89 in this make/model · 137.5 as PIC · 51.8 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.