N1429C

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-22-135 S/N: 22-1183

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 16, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA260
Location
SONITA, AZ
Event ID
20001212X17311
Coordinates
31.749568, -110.659126
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO A BROKEN PISTON RING IN THE NUMBER 3 CYLINDER, WHICH RESULTED IN THE AIRCRAFT'S INABILITY TO MAINTAIN LEVEL FLIGHT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-1183
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1953
Model / ICAO
PA-22-135 PA22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-22-135

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LARGE JONATHAN B
Address
2345 US HIGHWAY 59
City
MAHNOMEN
State / Zip Code
MN 56557-9000
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX91LA260