N700MMPIPER PA-60-602P 1992-06-25 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

PIPER PA-60-602P S/N: 60-8265031

Summary

On June 25, 1992, a Piper PA-60-602P (N700MM) was involved in an accident near Lancaster, PA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE LEFT ENGINE TURBOCHARGERS BEARINGS, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF POWER AND SUBSEQUENT DEGRADATION OF CLIMB PERFORMANCE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC92LA127. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N700MM.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, June 25, 1992
NTSB Number
NYC92LA127
Location
LANCASTER, PA
Event ID
20001211X14983
Coordinates
40.030052, -76.329856
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE LEFT ENGINE TURBOCHARGERS BEARINGS, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF POWER AND SUBSEQUENT DEGRADATION OF CLIMB PERFORMANCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
60-8265031
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1982
Model / ICAO
PA-60-602P AEST
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ZERO ONE TANGO INC
Address
28 PENN SQUARE THIRD FLOOR
Status
Deregistered
City
LANCASTER
State / Zip Code
PA 17603
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# NYC92LA127