N8068C

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28-161 S/N: 28-8216099

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, September 5, 1989
NTSB Number
MKC89LA193
Location
CHANHASSEN, MN
Event ID
20001213X29462
Coordinates
44.900260, -93.369544
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

ENGINE ASSEMBLY DOWELL PIN SHEARED CAUSING TOTAL POWERPLANT FAILURE AND INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE DRIVER OF THE GROUND VEHICLE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-8216099
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1981
Model / ICAO
PA-28-161 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-161

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
THUNDERBIRD AIRCRAFT COMPANY
Address
1600 W 82ND ST STE 100
City
BLOOMINGTON
State / Zip Code
MN 55431-1411
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# MKC89LA193