Primary finding
Probable cause
The fracture separation of an exhaust valve head, followed by the total failure of the associated piston. A factor was the soft terrain at the location of the forced landing.
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NTSB investigation record
SEA98LA039
CompletedCessna 150F· N8794G
- Date
- February 24, 1998
- Location
- Fife, WA
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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