3 fatal · Beech C23 · 2002-04-28 · OAK SHORES, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX02FA148
Event ID
20020507X00640
Type
Accident
Date
2002-04-28
Location
OAK SHORES, CA, USA
Coordinates
35.790832, -120.993614
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
3
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
Beech
Model
C23
Registration
N9180S
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the number 1 cylinder exhaust valve fractured and separated resulting in a loss of engine power and an off airport forced landing. A finding in the accident was the owner's failure to maintain the engine in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.