NONE · PIPER PA-32RT-300T · 1989-07-12 · COLUMBUS, OH, USA
Event
NTSB number
ATL89LA178
Event ID
20001213X28722
Type
Accident
Date
1989-07-12
Location
COLUMBUS, OH, USA
Coordinates
39.969161, -83.129516
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
3
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-32RT-300T
Registration
N2153K
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE PROPELLER GOVERNOR IDLER-GEAR SHAFT RETAINING SET-SCREW, WHICH LED TO AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AND RESULTED IN A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER; AND THE REDUCTION OF THE PILOT'S ABILITY TO SEE OUTSIDE THE AIRPLANE DUE TO OIL ON THE WINDSHIELD.