Stinson SR-10 Reliant crash, Aug 2, 1975, Cave City Kentucky
Stinson SR-10 Reliant accident on August 2, 1975 near Cave City Kentucky, United States with no fatalities. Cause: Engine failure from a loosened...
- Date: August 2, 1975
- Aircraft: Stinson SR-10 Reliant
- Location: Cave City Kentucky, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Engine failure from a loosened propeller seal that led to oil exhaustion in the lubrication system
A privately owned Stinson Reliant lost engine power on a flight from Bowling Green toward Chicago. The pilot attempted an emergency landing near Cave City, but the aircraft struck a gully, became airborne again, hit trees and crashed, with both occupants slightly injured.