MINR · PIPER PA-28R-201T · 1992-07-22 · LAS VEGAS, NV, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX92LA312
Event ID
20001211X15205
Type
Accident
Date
1992-07-22
Location
LAS VEGAS, NV, USA
Coordinates
36.080745, -115.140396
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-28R-201T
Registration
N3074F
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE FAILURE OF THE MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL TO SAFETY THE ENGINE OIL DRAIN PLUG AND THE POOR ENGINE OVERHAUL. FACTORS RELATING TO THIS ACCIDENT ARE: OIL STARVATION; THE FAILURE OF THE CONNECTING RODS; THE INCORRECT CONNECTING ROD BOLTS; AND THE CONNECTING ROD BOLTS UNDERTORQUE.