# NTSB Accident CEN12FA616
> **PIPER J3C-65** · 2012-09-08 · Kingsland, TX, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN12FA616
- **Event ID:** 20120908X23751
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2012-09-08
- **Location:** Kingsland, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 30.68361, -98.419441
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** J3C-65
- **Registration:** N70108
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a partial loss of engine power resulting from an  engine intake valve that became stuck open. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane when a required maintenance inspection was overdue. Contributing to the severity of the pilot’s injuries was his decision to operate the airplane without using the installed shoulder harness restraints.

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