FATL · PIPER PA-28-161 · 1989-02-11 · YARMOUTH, MA, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC89LA083
Event ID
20001213X27799
Type
Accident
Date
1989-02-11
Location
YARMOUTH, MA, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
3
Total aboard
5
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-28-161
Registration
N38529
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDING WHICH RESULTED FROM BINDING OF THE CARBUERATOR THROTTLE SHAFT. THE BINDING RESULTED FROM AN IMPROPER OVERHAUL OF THE CARBUERTOR APPROXIMATELY 10 FLIGHT HOURS PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.