Aviation accident ERA14FA313

1 fatal · CESSNA 182 · 2014-06-27 · Littleton, NC, USA

Event

NTSB number: ERA14FA313
Event ID: 20140627X84708
Type: Accident
Date: 2014-06-27
Location: Littleton, NC, USA
Coordinates: 36.290832, -77.700836

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: CESSNA
Model: 182
Registration: N182PE
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

Maintenance personnel's application of sealant to the engine case halves during engine overhaul, contrary to manufacturer's instructions, which resulted in internal failure of the engine due to the loss of case bolt torque.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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