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Aviation accident ERA21LA006

MINR · PIPER PA28 · 2020-10-04 · Fulton, NY, USA

Event

NTSB number
ERA21LA006
Event ID
20201005102093
Type
Accident
Date
2020-10-04
Location
Fulton, NY, USA
Coordinates
43.350778, -76.388056

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make
PIPER
Model
PA28
Registration
N6179U
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The mechanic’s improper maintenance, which resulted in the crankshaft expansion plug dislodging in flight and a subsequent forced landing.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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