Piper PA-28-140 N98134

Summary

On 24 July 2023 at about 20:30 local time, a Piper PA-28-140 registered N98134 was involved in an accident near New London, North Carolina, United States. 2 people were on board and one was seriously injured, one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

24 July 2023 at 20:30

Classification

Accident

Location

New London, North Carolina, United States

Nearest airport

Stanly County (VUJ)

Coordinates

35.4167, -80.1508

Aircraft

Piper PA-28-140

Registration

N98134

Category

Airplane

Year built

1969

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Instructional

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Albemarle → Unknown

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

ERA23LA310

1 person was seriously injured.

A partial loss of engine power due to the No. 4 cylinder’s stuck exhaust valve.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

The student pilot and flight instructor reported that the engine lost partial power after takeoff, when the airplane was climbing. The instructor assumed control of the airplane, attempted to restore power, and performed a forced landing. The airplane contacted trees and a powerline during the landing. Postaccident examination of the engine revealed that the exhaust valve in the No. 4 cylinder was stuck in the open position. Based on this finding, it is likely that the partial loss of engine power was the result of the No. 4 cylinder’s stuck exhaust valve.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.