MINR · PIPER J3C-65 · 1990-09-01 · OPA-LOCKA, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA90LA181
Event ID
20001212X24327
Type
Accident
Date
1990-09-01
Location
OPA-LOCKA, FL, USA
Coordinates
25.909107, -80.269798
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
J3C-65
Registration
N70659
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO LACK OF OIL SUPPLY TO THE NUMBER 3 CYLINDER CONNECTING ROD FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. THIS ALLOWED THE CONNECTING ROD END CAP TO SEPARATE THROUGH THE CASE RESULTING IN OIL EXHAUSTION.