NONE · Piper J3C-65 · 1997-08-03 · CASTLE ROCK, CO, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW97LA298
Event ID
20001208X08617
Type
Accident
Date
1997-08-03
Location
CASTLE ROCK, CO, USA
Coordinates
39.370109, -104.849502
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
J3C-65
Registration
N5985V
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A partial loss of engine power due to a cylinder exhaust valve jammed in the open position from excessive carbon deposits. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.