THE DTSB
The DTSB determines the Probable Cause of this accident to be Pilot Error, in that the pilot continued to fly the aircraft after an engine abnormal was clearly obvious, passing up several opportunities to land safely. The engine eventually shook loose to the extent where an in flight engine fire erupted, and the pilot stalled the aircraft in his aggressive left hand turn to land north at the aerodrome.
NTSB
None yet (final report not yet published).
THE DTSB
The DTSB recommends that all pilots of al aircraft rehearse and become accustomed to the proper handling of any in flight abnormal, including the resolution to land wings level off field off when necessary. The pilot in this accident had sufficient opportunity to become aware of the problem, and land immediately, but elected not to for unknown reasons.
NTSB
None issued. NTSB recommendations are rare and usually tied to high-profile accidents.
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