MINR · PIPER J3C-65 · 2011-07-05 · Egremont, MA, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA11LA379
Event ID
20110706X71714
Type
Accident
Date
2011-07-05
Location
Egremont, MA, USA
Coordinates
42.185832, -73.402496
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
J3C-65
Registration
N98550
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A partial loss of engine power due to the No. 4 intake and exhaust valves becoming lodged in the valve guides, which resulted from a lack of use, improper engine storage preparation, and improper return to service from indefinite storage.