Accident Details
Date
Saturday, August 24, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC91LA219
Location
MEADVILLE, PA
Event ID
20001212X17964
Coordinates
41.640895, -80.139297
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
ENGINE FAILURE RESULTING FROM THE FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE NUMBER 2 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE AND THE SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDING AT NIGHT. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE RESTRICTED VISIBILITY.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N3827N
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
688121
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
ARMEL FLYING CLUB INCORPORATED
Address
12723 LONGLEAF LAND
Status
Deregistered
City
HERNDON
State / Zip Code
VA 22070
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# NYC91LA219