NONE · Piper PA-31-350 · 1998-08-08 · ALAMOSA, CO, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW98LA350
Event ID
20001211X10846
Type
Accident
Date
1998-08-08
Location
ALAMOSA, CO, USA
Coordinates
37.460941, -105.869674
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-31-350
Registration
N27196
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
Improper major overhaul of the engine by the overhaul facility. Factors were failure of the V-band clamp, the melting of the baffle and manifold clamp, and the pilot not being able to extend the landing gear.