SERS · Piper PA-28-235 · 2000-11-01 · ALMYRA, AR, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW01LA018
Event ID
20001212X22288
Type
Accident
Date
2000-11-01
Location
ALMYRA, AR, USA
Coordinates
34.399864, -91.410118
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-28-235
Registration
N8710W
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the loss of engine power due to the crankshaft idler gear's loose lower retaining screw, which resulted in the fatigue failure of the crankshaft idler gear's upper retaining screw.