N174OD

Substantial
Serious

BEECH A36 S/N: E1796

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, March 15, 1992
NTSB Number
ATL92LA063
Location
MT. PLEASANT, TN
Event ID
20001211X14218
Coordinates
35.550575, -87.190650
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
3
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

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
N174OD
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
E1796
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
A36 BE36
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ATL92LA063