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May 8, 2024
N908DK accident at Apopka, FL
Piper PA32 — Loss of engine power (partial) at Apopka, FL
DateMay 8, 2024
Tail numberN908DK
AircraftPiper PA32 · Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six/Saratoga · PA32
LocationApopka, FL
Phase of flightEnroute
OperationPart 91 Instructional
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseERA24LA211
Probable cause
A partial loss of engine power due to sticking exhaust valves. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s failure to use available engine data while troubleshooting a known engine issue and maintenance personnel’s failure to comply with inspections called out in a relevant service bulletin.
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