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N48DL

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PIPER PA-28RT-201T S/N: 28R-8231025

Summary

On April 03, 1989, a Piper PA-28RT-201T (N48DL) was involved in an incident near Alamosa, CO. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE TERRAIN CONDITION IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.

This incident is documented in NTSB report DEN89LA098. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N48DL.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, April 3, 1989
NTSB Number
DEN89LA098
Location
ALAMOSA, CO
Event ID
20001213X28074
Coordinates
37.459022, -105.869087
Nearest Airport
San Luis Valley Regional Airport/Bergman Field (KALS)
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE TERRAIN CONDITION IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N48DL
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28R-8231025
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28RT-201T P28U
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
LEE H AVIATION INC
Address
3511 SILVERSIDE RD STE 105
Status
Deregistered
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
DE 19810-4902
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# DEN89LA098

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