Accident Details
Date
Friday, August 31, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC90LA208
Location
DOUGLAS, MA
Event ID
20001212X24123
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
A TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE WHEN THE #3 EXHAUST VALVE FAILED, CAUSING INTERNAL DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT HAD TO MAKE A FORCED LANDING IN UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N38428
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
5-978
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
MOSHER JAMES E
Address
MAIN STREET
Status
Deregistered
City
EAST BROOKFIELD
State / Zip Code
MA 01515
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# NYC90LA208