# NTSB Accident ERA10LA021
> **PALEN AVRO-504K** · 2009-10-17 · Rhinebeck, NY, USA · NONE
## 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.

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