NONE · PIPER PA-28-235 · 2011-01-20 · San Luis Obispo, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR11LA102
Event ID
20110123X10630
Type
Accident
Date
2011-01-20
Location
San Luis Obispo, CA, USA
Coordinates
35.23722, -120.509162
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-28-235
Registration
N8608W
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of one attachment bolt for the left idler gear shaft, which resulted from an insufficient preload on both attachment bolts.