MINR · PIPER PA 28-236 · 2014-08-13 · Salmon, ID, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR14LA345
Event ID
20140813X65210
Type
Accident
Date
2014-08-13
Location
Salmon, ID, USA
Coordinates
45.120834, -113.875274
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA 28-236
Registration
N2190H
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
Maintenance personnel’s improper surface preparation of the accessory mount pad for the installation of the engine’s dry vacuum pump, which resulted in the loss of engine oil, oil pressure, and engine power during flight. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a postmaintenance leak check.