The Engine Was Recently Field Overhauled And Was Installed On The Airframe About 5 Hours Prior To The Accident
On August 27, 2022, about 1315 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 140, N76527 , was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Slocomb, Alabama. The commercial pilot sustained serious injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. According to a witness, who was the son of the pilot, he observed the takeoff roll and stated that the airplane seemed “sluggish,” and the engine sounded “weak.”