Accident · 2022-01-23
What the record says
- Event date
- 2022-01-23
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Minor injury
- Aircraft
- DEHAVILLAND TIGER MOTH DH 82A (N5300)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
The failure of a bolt in the engine valve system which resulted in malfunction of the engine exhaust valve system and a partial loss of engine power. The rough terrain encountered during the forced landing contributed to the outcome.
Source: NTSB case CEN22LA106Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pilot flying | Commercial | Airplane / Helicopter | 55 | Class 2 (2021-06-10) | 4,850 total · 2 in this make/model · 3,830 as PIC · 22 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.