N301KKPIPER PA-32-300 1990-05-23 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-32-300 S/N: 32-7940092

Summary

On May 23, 1990, a Piper PA-32-300 (N301KK) was involved in an incident near Little Rock, AR. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE POWERPLANT DUE TO A SHEARED TIMING GEAR. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN AND RESTRICTED VISION DUE TO FOG.

This incident is documented in NTSB report MKC90LA112. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N301KK.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, May 23, 1990
NTSB Number
MKC90LA112
Location
LITTLE ROCK, AR
Event ID
20001212X23242
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE POWERPLANT DUE TO A SHEARED TIMING GEAR. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN AND RESTRICTED VISION DUE TO FOG.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32-7940092
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
PA-32-300 PA32
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
PA-32-300

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BURRIS TIMOTHY J
Address
2124 MCKELVEY RD
City
FOUNTAIN INN
State / Zip Code
SC 29644-9103
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# MKC90LA112