Incident · minor damage
Dec 8, 2015 · Seal Beach, CAImproper maintenance performed on the left magneto which led to a loss of engine power. Contributing to the incident was the pilot's failure to check the magnetos in flight in compliance with manufacturers guidance regarding rough running engine. The pilot's decision to continue the flight after experiencing the rough running engine contributed to the necessity for a forced landing.
- Damage
- Minor
- Injuries
- None
- Report
- WPR16IA044
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for WPR16IA044)