NONE · CESSNA 172N · 2009-05-16 · Desert Center, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR09LA245
Event ID
20090518X04245
Type
Accident
Date
2009-05-16
Location
Desert Center, CA, USA
Coordinates
34.134166, -115.118888
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
172N
Registration
N738LF
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A partial loss of engine power due to low compression from an obstructed intake valve. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to shut down the engine while in flight.