On March 22, 1993, a Piper PA-28R-200 (registration N56153) operated by Flying Ten Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Babylon, NY. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO THE INTAKE VALVE FAILURE. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During a return flight after commercial maneuvers, an instructor and student experienced a loss of engine power at about 1200 feet AGL. The instructor turned 180 degrees and completed emergency procedures, but the aircraft struck a telephone pole and ground on Ocean Parkway.
Incident Overview
A flight instructor and a student were returning after practicing commercial maneuvers when a loss of engine power occurred during the climb to cruise flight. The instructor reported that the power loss happened at approximately 1200 feet above ground level. He immediately turned the airplane to a 180-degree heading and completed the emergency procedures.
Emergency Descent and Impact
The instructor stated that he arrived over Ocean Parkway at 100 feet MSL. The airplane subsequently struck the ground in a left wing low attitude. It hit a telephone pole before coming to rest on the westbound lane of Ocean Parkway.
Post-Incident Examination
An examination of the engine by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) revealed zero compression in both the number 1 and 2 cylinders. Further inspection of the cylinders showed failure of the number 1 intake valve tip and damage to the number 2 and 4 cylinders.
What happened in the 22 Mar 1993 Piper PA-28R-200 accident near Babylon, NY?
During a return flight after commercial maneuvers, an instructor and student experienced a loss of engine power at about 1200 feet AGL. The instructor turned 180 degrees and completed emergency procedures, but the aircraft struck a telephone pole and ground on Ocean Parkway.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 22 Mar 1993 involved a Piper PA-28R-200, registration N56153, operated by Flying Ten Inc., at Babylon, NY.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO THE INTAKE VALVE FAILURE.
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