Pilot Debrief

GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER G 164A near New Roads, LA — 2015-03-17

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Date
2015-03-17
Location
New Roads, LA, USA
Aircraft
GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER G 164A
Registration
N9755
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The loss of engine power due to three stuck exhaust valves.

NTSB narrative

While the commercial pilot was maneuvering to begin an agricultural application flight, smoke from the engine entered the cockpit, followed by the engine experiencing a partial loss of power. The pilot performed a forced landing, and during the landing roll, the airplane nosed over. An examination of the engine revealed that three of the cylinders exhaust valves were stuck and had 0-to-low compression values.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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