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N390G

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-32-260 S/N: 32-848

Summary

On March 21, 1989, a Piper PA-32-260 (N390G) was involved in an accident near Kershaw, SC. 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: FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE CRANKSHAFT DOWEL PIN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: FAILURE OF MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL TO FOLLOW THE APPLICABLE SERVICE BULLETIN AND DARKNESS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL89LA110. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N390G.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, March 21, 1989
NTSB Number
ATL89LA110
Location
KERSHAW, SC
Event ID
20001213X27841
Coordinates
34.539363, -80.580436
Nearest Airport
Bermuda High Gliderport (SC79)
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE CRANKSHAFT DOWEL PIN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: FAILURE OF MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL TO FOLLOW THE APPLICABLE SERVICE BULLETIN AND DARKNESS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N390G
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32-848
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1966
Model / ICAO
PA-32-260 PA32
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BELSON GLENN A
Address
155 SNAPPER LANE
Status
Deregistered
City
MILTON
State / Zip Code
FL 32570
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# ATL89LA110

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