N63739FAIRCHILD M-62C 1988-03-06 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

FAIRCHILD M-62C S/N: 43-1223AE

Summary

On March 06, 1988, a Fairchild M-62C (N63739) was involved in an accident near Arlington, TX. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF THE NUMBER SIX CYLINDER AND PISTON.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW88FA077. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N63739.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, March 6, 1988
NTSB Number
FTW88FA077
Location
ARLINGTON, TX
Event ID
20001213X25256
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE NUMBER SIX CYLINDER AND PISTON.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
FAIRCHILD
Serial Number
43-1223AE
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1943
Model / ICAO
M-62C FA62
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
M-62C(PT-23A)

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
POLHEMUS CHRISTOPHER
Address
129 RUTTERS LN
City
CARMICHAELS
State / Zip Code
PA 15320-1720
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# FTW88FA077