N2153K

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-32RT-300T S/N: 32R7987086

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, July 12, 1989
NTSB Number
ATL89LA178
Location
COLUMBUS, OH
Event ID
20001213X28722
Coordinates
39.969161, -83.129516
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE PROPELLER GOVERNOR IDLER-GEAR SHAFT RETAINING SET-SCREW, WHICH LED TO AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AND RESULTED IN A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER; AND THE REDUCTION OF THE PILOT'S ABILITY TO SEE OUTSIDE THE AIRPLANE DUE TO OIL ON THE WINDSHIELD.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N2153K
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32R7987086
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-32RT-300T P32T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Status
Deregistered
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# ATL89LA178