Accident Details
Date
Sunday, January 12, 1992
NTSB Number
ATL92LA038
Location
KNOXVILLE, TN
Event ID
20001211X13937
Coordinates
35.789512, -83.970260
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE MANUFACTURER'S FAILURE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE TORQUE INFORMATION WHICH RESULTED IN THE LOSS OF TORQUE ON THE CYLINDER HOLD DOWN NUTS AND THE COMPLETE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N185Y
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
D5333
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
VAN IDERSTYNE RICHARD B
Address
1005 FAIRFIELD DR
Status
Deregistered
City
MARIETTA
State / Zip Code
GA 30068
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ATL92LA038