NONE · TAYLOR J-2 · 2014-06-20 · Lock Haven, PA, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA14LA308
Event ID
20140624X02741
Type
Accident
Date
2014-06-20
Location
Lock Haven, PA, USA
Coordinates
41.134723, -77.419998
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
TAYLOR
Model
J-2
Registration
N16667
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The airplane owner’s failure to clean and lubricate the engine valve guides and stems, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to an exhaust valve failure.