Final
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Aug 5, 2021
N6269H accident at Gosport, IN
Piper J3C-65 — Powerplant sys/comp malf/fail at Gosport, IN
DateAug 5, 2021
Tail numberN6269H
AircraftPiper J3C-65 · Piper J-3 Cub · J3
LocationGosport, IN
Phase of flightEnroute
OperationPart 91 Personal
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseCEN21LA359
Probable cause
A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the failure of a cylinder exhaust valve stem, which led to a forced landing during which the airplane impacted terrain.
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