# NTSB Accident ERA23LA297
> **CESSNA 150L** · 2023-07-12 · Elberton, GA, USA · MINR
## 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.

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