# NTSB Accident CEN24LA120
> **PULSAR I** · 2024-02-25 · Patterson, LA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN24LA120
- **Event ID:** 20240226193834
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2024-02-25
- **Location:** Patterson, LA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 29.709546, -91.338979
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PULSAR
- **Model:** I
- **Registration:** N72BH
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The non-certificated pilot’s decision to operate an unairworthy engine, which led to cylinder failure and a loss of engine power.

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