SERS · Piper PA-32R-301 · 2002-06-07 · Meridian, MS, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA02LA108
Event ID
20020612X00870
Type
Accident
Date
2002-06-07
Location
Meridian, MS, USA
Coordinates
32.332221, -88.751113
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-32R-301
Registration
N697MA
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
inadequate quality control of the manufacturing processes of the crankshaft gear bolt, resulting in failure of the gear bolt, due to hydrogen embrittlement, a total loss of engine power, and damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.