MINR · CESSNA 172N · 1991-06-08 · THERMAL, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX91LA255
Event ID
20001212X17306
Type
Accident
Date
1991-06-08
Location
THERMAL, CA, USA
Coordinates
33.479255, -116.100685
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
172N
Registration
N6230D
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PARTIAL FAILURE OF THE ENGINE/POWERPLANT FROM A WORN INTAKE VALVE AND THE FAILURE OF COMPANY/OPERATOR MANAGEMENT TO PERFORM AN OVERHAUL ON THE ENGINE WITHIN THE TIME FRAME RECOMMENDED BY THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER.