Jun 18, 1989
Accident
Substantial ALBANY, OH
Injuries3 serious, 1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
SEIZURE OF THE #4 EXHAUST VALVE AND BENDING OF ITS RESPECTIVE PUSH ROD, WHICH RESULTED IN A SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: LACK OF A SUITABLE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA, TREES, AND THE FENCE.
NTSB CHI89DEK01