Casualties unknown

Aircraft Damaged in Off-Airport Landing After Engine Power Loss (N5793D)

Delta Junction, AK, US

On August 7, 1984, a Piper PA-22 (registration N5793D) was involved in an aviation accident near Delta Junction, AK. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-06-10Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft was damaged during an off-airport landing following an engine power loss. The pilot reported the aircraft was operated on automotive fuel without a required supplemental type certificate. The aircraft lacked a required annual inspection and exceeded TBO by over 19 percent.

Background

The aircraft sustained damage during an off-airport landing after the engine lost power. The pilot stated that the aircraft was being operated using automotive fuel, which did not have the required supplemental type certificate.

Findings

At the time of the incident, the aircraft had not undergone the mandatory annual inspection. Additionally, the engine had exceeded its recommended time between overhauls (TBO) by more than 19 percent.

Post-Accident Examination

A post-accident examination of the engine revealed that the number 3 exhaust valve had broken off, and this failure caused a portion of the top of the piston to break out.

The source provides no further details.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X40535. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.