MINR · CESSNA 150L · 2023-07-12 · Elberton, GA, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA23LA297
Event ID
20230712192616
Type
Accident
Date
2023-07-12
Location
Elberton, GA, USA
Coordinates
34.093626, -82.80066
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
150L
Registration
N16071
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s decision to take off with a known engine issue, which resulted in a partial loss of power on the initial climb due to the No. 1 cylinder’s exhaust valve becoming stuck. Contributing to the outcome, was the pilot’s delay in aborting the takeoff.