Accident · substantial damage
Jun 21, 2010 · Lock Haven, PAThe total loss of engine power resulting from the fatigue failure of the engine's number 2 cylinder exhaust valve. The fatigue failure was due to valve guide wear that led to excessive clearance between the valve and valve guide. Contributing to the accident was the contract operator’s lack of compliance with its own maintenance procedures, which, if followed, would have prevented the accident.
- Damage
- Substantial
- Injuries
- Fatal
- Report
- ERA10GA320
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for ERA10GA320)