Primary finding
Probable cause
failure of the number three exhaust valve, which resulted in loss of engine power and a forced landing. Related factors were: the obstructions (earthen embankment and fence) in the emergency (forced) landing area.
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NTSB investigation record
MIA98LA082
CompletedPiper Pa-28-140· N3965K
- Date
- February 20, 1998
- Location
- Graniteville, SC
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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