# NTSB Accident NYC90LA208
> **PIPER J5 CUB** · 1990-08-31 · DOUGLAS, MA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC90LA208
- **Event ID:** 20001212X24123
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1990-08-31
- **Location:** DOUGLAS, MA, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** J5 CUB
- **Registration:** N38428
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

A TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE WHEN THE #3 EXHAUST VALVE FAILED, CAUSING INTERNAL DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT HAD TO MAKE A FORCED LANDING IN UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.

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