MINR · Piper PA-32R · 1999-04-05 · FAIRBANKS, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC99LA043
Event ID
20001205X00402
Type
Accident
Date
1999-04-05
Location
FAIRBANKS, AK, USA
Coordinates
64.899497, -148.160797
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-32R
Registration
N1942H
FAR Part
135
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The loss of engine power due to the failure of maintenance personnel to properly torque a connecting rod bolt during an engine overhaul, and the subsequent disconnection of the connecting rod bolt and connecting rod.