Aviation Accident Summary CHI91DEP11

BRODHEAD, WI, USA

Aircraft #1

N14961

ENGLISH PIETENPOL AIRCAMPER

Analysis

THE AMATEUR BUILT AIRPLANE WAS POWERED BY A CONVERTED AUTOMOBILE ENGINE. DURING A CLIMB AFTER TAKEOFF, THE ENGINE SUSTAINED A PARTIAL POWER LOSS & THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO RETURN TO THE AIRPORT. HOWEVER, HE WAS UNABLE TO REACH THE AIRPORT & THE AIRPLANE WAS DAMAGED DURING A FORCED LANDING. AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED AN EXHAUST VALVE WAS ERODED & LEAKING.

Probable Cause and Findings

EROSION OF AN EXHAUST VALVE.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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