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Aviation accident CEN22FA419

2 fatal · PIPER PA-28R-201 · 2022-09-14 · Conway, SC, USA

Event

NTSB number
CEN22FA419
Event ID
20220914105936
Type
Accident
Date
2022-09-14
Location
Conway, SC, USA
Coordinates
33.812086, -78.967363

Injuries

Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2

Aircraft

Make
PIPER
Model
PA-28R-201
Registration
N62FC
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The mechanic’s failure to install the required gasket on the vacuum pump drive pad in accordance with the maintenance manual, which resulted in oil exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the Director of Maintenance’s failure to verify the installation of the vacuum pump gasket before returning the airplane to service.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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