NONE · PALEN AVRO-504K · 2009-10-17 · Rhinebeck, NY, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA10LA021
Event ID
20091019X42100
Type
Accident
Date
2009-10-17
Location
Rhinebeck, NY, USA
Coordinates
41.969444, -73.85778
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
PALEN
Model
AVRO-504K
Registration
N4929
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A loss of engine power due to the in-flight separation of the number 3 cylinder valve rocker arm attachment hardware. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance inspection of the engine.