Accident Details
Date
Sunday, June 5, 1988
NTSB Number
LAX88LA213
Location
GRAND CANYON , AZ
Event ID
20001213X25987
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 AN TEE FITTING, THEREBY ALLOWING THE OIL TO BE PUMPED OVERBOARD CAUSING THE ENGINE FAILURE. THE FAILURE OF THE TEE FITTING WAS CAUSED BY THE TIE WRAP USED TO SECURE THE LINE. THE TIE WRAP PULLED THE OIL LINE AND STRESSED ONE SIDE OF THE TEE FITTING. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE MECHANICS FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE APPROVED PIPER PROCEDURES FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A OIL PRESSURE OPERATED HOBBS METER.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N2131N
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28R-7921045
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
TUR-DAK CORP
Address
16233 LINDBERGH DR
Status
Deregistered
City
VAN NUYS
State / Zip Code
CA 91409
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# LAX88LA213