Accident Details
Date
Saturday, September 22, 1990
NTSB Number
ATL90LA174
Location
PALMETTO, GA
Event ID
20001212X24187
Coordinates
33.519805, -84.659820
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE NUMBER TWO CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE STICKING IN THE CLOSED POSITION, WHICH RESULTED IN A PARTIAL POWER LOSS DURING THE TAKEOFF. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PREFLIGHT INSPECTION, IN THAT HE DID NOT CORRECTLY ANALYZE THE ENGINE PROBLEM PRIOR TO FLIGHT.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N44678
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-7515003
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
JONES SANFORD J
Address
7480 JONES RD
Status
Deregistered
City
FAIRBURN
State / Zip Code
GA 30213
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# ATL90LA174