NONE · Piper PA-24 · 2003-07-02 · Winamac, IN, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI03LA187
Event ID
20030703X01018
Type
Accident
Date
2003-07-02
Location
Winamac, IN, USA
Coordinates
41.093334, -86.655555
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
5
Total aboard
5
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-24
Registration
N6315P
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A loss of engine power due to the improper installation of the crankshaft gear due to the omission of the retaining bolt and subsequent shear failure of the anti-rotation pin. The unsuitable terrain encountered, and the rough field were factors.