NONE · PIPER PA-28-181 · 2024-02-25 · Watertown, SD, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN24LA121
Event ID
20240226193836
Type
Accident
Date
2024-02-25
Location
Watertown, SD, USA
Coordinates
44.916092, -97.154862
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-28-181
Registration
N38696
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The stuck No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a forced landing due to an undersized exhaust valve guide. Contributing to the accident were the improper manufacture of the engine cylinders, and the operation of the engine in an overly rich fuel condition.