NONE · Fairchild 24 C8C · 1999-07-28 · LA FAYETTE, IL, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI99LA275
Event ID
20001212X19225
Type
Accident
Date
1999-07-28
Location
LA FAYETTE, IL, USA
Coordinates
41.100547, -89.969261
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Fairchild
Model
24 C8C
Registration
N15345
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the pilot's failure to obtain/maintain the proper descent rate. A factor to the accident was the partial loss of engine power as a result of the exhaust valve keeper becoming unlocked, which jammed the exhaust valve.