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Aviation accident ERA13LA097

SERS · PIPER PA-28R-200 · 2012-12-23 · Lock Haven, PA, USA

Event

NTSB number
ERA13LA097
Event ID
20121225X13047
Type
Accident
Date
2012-12-23
Location
Lock Haven, PA, USA
Coordinates
41.5, -77.576385

Injuries

Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
PIPER
Model
PA-28R-200
Registration
N2074T
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The reinstallation of improper connecting rods at engine overhaul, which resulted in abnormal wear of the connecting rod bearings; while the bearings did not meet the manufacturer’s specifications, the use of the unapproved connecting rods more likely caused the bearing wear.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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