MINR · PIPER PA-24-250 · 2023-06-25 · Alturas, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR23LA239
Event ID
20230626192448
Type
Accident
Date
2023-06-25
Location
Alturas, CA, USA
Coordinates
41.482861, -120.56541
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-24-250
Registration
N6430P
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A loss of engine power due to the failure of the right magneto distributor gear and the pilot’s decision to conduct a test flight with known mechanical issues.