Final 1 minor Jun 25, 2023

N6430P accident at Alturas, CA

Piper PA-24-250 — Loss of engine power (total) at AAT (Alturas, CA)

DateJun 25, 2023
Tail numberN6430P
AircraftPiper PA-24-250 · Piper PA-24 Comanche · PA24
LocationAAT — Alturas, CA
Phase of flightInitial Climb
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 minor
NTSB caseWPR23LA239

Probable cause

A loss of engine power due to the failure of the right magneto distributor gear and the pilot’s decision to conduct a test flight with known mechanical issues.

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