1 fatal · Cessna 182P · 1998-01-10 · SALINAS, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX98FA068
Event ID
20001211X09458
Type
Accident
Date
1998-01-10
Location
SALINAS, CA, USA
Coordinates
36.670986, -121.609191
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
182P
Registration
N8158M
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A loss of engine power due to a missing valve keeper. Also causal was the failure by engine maintenance personnel during engine top overhaul to install the second valve keeper in the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve and the failure of inspection personnel to detect the improper assembly.