Probable cause
A total loss of engine power while maneuvering due to a seized piston.
NTSB analysis
The pilot of the experimental light sport aircraft conducted a low pass over a runway and then applied engine power to climb. The airplane sustained a momentary loss of engine power followed by a sudden total loss of engine power due to the rear piston seizing. The airplane subsequently impacted trees and came to rest on a road. The airplane was equipped with a non-certificated engine that, according to the operator’s manual, was prone to sudden engine stoppage.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ERA11LA307 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- May 22, 2011
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Grantville, Georgia
- Nearest airport
- Newnan-Coweta (CCO)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Flightstar Inc FLIGHTSTAR II
- N-number
- N194PG
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
Other records under this N-number
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.