# NTSB Accident CEN17LA317
> **PIPER PA22** · 2017-08-14 · Beckville, TX, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN17LA317
- **Event ID:** 20170815X10948
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2017-08-14
- **Location:** Beckville, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 32.24361, -94.455833
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA22
- **Registration:** N2591A
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

A stuck exhaust valve, which resulted in the failure of the valve and a loss of engine power. Contributing to the valve failure and loss of engine power was the extended time since the last overhaul.

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