Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, April 3, 1991
NTSB Number
MIA91LA115
Location
VERO BEACH, FL
Event ID
20001212X16834
Coordinates
27.720787, -80.389503
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4
Probable Cause and Findings
FAILURE OF MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL TO FOLLOW DIRECTIONS OF A SERVICE BULLETIN DURING THE MAJOR OVERHAUL OF THE ENGINE. THIS RESULTED IN FAILURE TO DETECT A FOREIGN OBJECT UNDER THE CRANKSHAFT GEAR. AS A RESULT THE CRANKSHAFT GEAR BECAME LOOSE AND QUIT TURNING RESULTING IN THE TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N8156E
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-8290102
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
2F TRADE LLC
Address
407 E HUGHES ST
Status
Deregistered
City
COLLINSVILLE
State / Zip Code
TX 76233-5474
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# MIA91LA115