Accident · substantial damage
Dec 21, 1996 · Lexington, KYfailure of #5 exhaust valve and/or #5 exhaust valve guide, which resulted in a progressive engine failure (debris puncturing the #5 piston crown, exhaust gasses entering the crankcase, loss of oil through the breather system, oil exhaustion, and subsequent damage to the engine bearings and connecting rods). Darkness and obstructions (vehicles) in the emergency landing area were related factors.
- Damage
- Substantial
- Injuries
- Minor
- Report
- NYC97LA035
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for NYC97LA035)