ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 358075
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| Date: | Sunday 29 October 1995 |
| Time: | 14:15 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-28-140 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N8074C |
| MSN: | 28-7625094 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1975 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4636 hours |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-320-E2D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Congress, AZ -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Bullhead City, AZ (KIFP) |
| Phoenix, AZ (KDVT) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that during cruise the engine suddenly made a loud pop sound then began vibrating violently. The pilot set up to make a forced landing on a road but had to overshoot the intended landing spot due to a car. After touchdown, the pilot had insufficient distance to stop prior to colliding with a curb. During the engine examination the #3 cylinder exhaust valve head was found separated from the valve stem, and a large hole was noted in the piston. The valve head was destroyed. Review of the maintenance records revealed that the engine had 2,131 hours since major overhaul. Lycoming recommends a 2,000-hour time between overhauls.
Probable Cause: failure of the #3 cylinder exhaust valve. A factor was the pilot's need to perform an evasive maneuver to avoid colliding with an automobile.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX96LA028
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Mar-2024 09:38 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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