Accident · 2023-09-25
What the record says
- Event date
- 2023-09-25
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Serious injury
- Aircraft
- WAYNE TODDUN SLING 4 TSI (N135WT)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- SLING FLYING CLUB, LLC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Sling Flying Club, LLC
Probable cause
A total loss of engine power due to a failure of the No. 4 cylinder exhaust valve from overheating and excessive wear.
Source: NTSB case WPR23LA352Flight 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 | Flight instructor / Commercial | Airplane | 33 | Class 1 (2023-09-05) | 983.3 total · 10.4 in this make/model |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.