N1615P
We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.
Safety history
- May 30, 1982Accident
THE PILOT STATED THAT WHILE CRUISING AT 11,000 FT THE ENGINE STARTED MISSING AND LOSING POWER. AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO RESTORE POWER THE PILOT LANDED IN A FIELD. DURING ROLL OUT THE NOSE WHEEL BECAME LODGED IN SOFT SAND AND THE AIRCRAFT TURNED OVER. ENGINE EXAMINATION REVEALED NO COMPRESSION IN THE NUMBER 1 CYLINDER DUE TO VALVE SEPARATION. THE VALVE STEM WAS "SEIZED" IN THE VALVE GUIDE.