MINR · PIPER PA-28-161 · 1991-09-27 · SAN CARLOS, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX91LA410
Event ID
20001212X18136
Type
Accident
Date
1991-09-27
Location
SAN CARLOS, CA, USA
Coordinates
37.490989, -122.260566
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-28-161
Registration
N2520U
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE FAILURE OF THE NUMBER 3 INTAKE VALVE RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. A FACTOR IN THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING THE AIRCRAFT.