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N3074F

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-28R-201T S/N: 28R-7918013

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, July 22, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92LA312
Location
LAS VEGAS, NV
Event ID
20001211X15205
Coordinates
36.080745, -115.140396
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL TO SAFETY THE ENGINE OIL DRAIN PLUG AND THE POOR ENGINE OVERHAUL. FACTORS RELATING TO THIS ACCIDENT ARE: OIL STARVATION; THE FAILURE OF THE CONNECTING RODS; THE INCORRECT CONNECTING ROD BOLTS; AND THE CONNECTING ROD BOLTS UNDERTORQUE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N3074F
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28R-7918013
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28R-201T P28S
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
DE ROBERTIS ROCCO J JR
Address
25084 OWENS LAKE CIRCLE
Status
Deregistered
City
EL TORO
State / Zip Code
CA 92630
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# LAX92LA312

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