# NTSB Accident WPR09LA245
> **CESSNA 172N** · 2009-05-16 · Desert Center, CA, USA · NONE
## 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.

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