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NTSB investigation record

FTW98LA404

Completed

Piper Pa-28Rt-201T· N8252S

Date
September 18, 1998
Location
Duck Creek, UT
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

Loose intake valve rocker arm studs that allowed a loss of compression and a loss of oil. A factor was unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing and poles next to a cattle guard.

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