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Aviation accident NYC91LA249

NONE · Davis D1K · 1991-09-29 · CHESTER, CT, USA

Event

NTSB number
NYC91LA249
Event ID
20001212X18179
Type
Accident
Date
1991-09-29
Location
CHESTER, CT, USA

Injuries

Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2

Aircraft

Make
Davis
Model
D1K
Registration
N158Y
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

IMPROPER MAINTENANCE ON THE ENGINE WHICH RESULTED IN A POWER LOSS DUE TO A STUCK EXHAUST VALVE AND SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDING IN UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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