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Aviation accident LAX96LA023

NONE · GREAT LAKES 2T-1A-2 · 1995-10-26 · CHANDLER, AZ, USA

Event

NTSB number
LAX96LA023
Event ID
20001207X04734
Type
Accident
Date
1995-10-26
Location
CHANDLER, AZ, USA
Coordinates
33.24065, -111.779243

Injuries

Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
GREAT LAKES
Model
2T-1A-2
Registration
N3808F
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

the improper installation of an intake manifold tube assembly during engine overhaul which permitted leakage into the induction system resulting in detonation and piston failure in the associated cylinder.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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