On September 29, 1986, a Ryan NAVION (registration N5244K) was involved in an aviation accident near Beaver Falls, PA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot reported engine problems during cruise flight before crashing about one mile northeast of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. Post-accident testing determined the engine was capable of developing power per specifications, leaving the cause undetermined.
Incident Overview
According to the pilot, the aircraft encountered engine problems while in cruise flight. The aircraft subsequently crashed approximately one mile northeast of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. The pilot did not file an accident report following the incident. The pilot's total flight time was not available in the investigation records.
Post-Accident Investigation
Following the accident, investigators conducted testing on the engine. The results indicated that the engine was capable of developing power in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. As a result, the specific engine problems experienced during the flight could not be determined.
Pilot Actions
The pilot's account of the event was limited to reporting engine troubles during cruise. No further details regarding the nature of the engine problems were provided. The lack of an accident report and the unavailability of the pilot's flight time further constrained the investigation.