MINR · PIPER PA-28-140 · 2021-03-29 · Yacolt, WA, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR21LA151
Event ID
20210330102838
Type
Accident
Date
2021-03-29
Location
Yacolt, WA, USA
Coordinates
45.851889, -122.2613
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-28-140
Registration
N665FL
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A partial loss of power caused by carbon build up in the cylinders, which prevented the exhaust valves from seating properly. Contributing to the accident was flying in moderate icing conditions which resulted in reduced aircraft performance and vibrations.