Accident Details
Date
Sunday, October 4, 2020
NTSB Number
ERA21LA006
Location
Fulton, NY
Event ID
20201005102093
Coordinates
43.350778, -76.388056
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The mechanic’s improper maintenance, which resulted in the crankshaft expansion plug dislodging in flight and a subsequent forced landing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N6179U
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-115
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
KNAUST KURT & SALLY
Address
8959 OSWEGO RD
Status
Deregistered
City
BALDWINSVILLE
State / Zip Code
NY 13027-9203
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# ERA21LA006