ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 366525
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| Date: | Monday 23 July 1990 |
| Time: | 08:30 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-24 |
| Owner/operator: | Fisher Glenn D. |
| Registration: | N7202P |
| MSN: | 24-2372 |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-540-A1A5 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | West Fork, AR -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Executive |
| Departure airport: | Houston, MO (M48) |
| Breckenridge, TX (BKD | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
WHILE CRUISING AT 6,500 FEET MEAN SEA LEVEL THE PA24-250 EXPERIENCED A CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO THE IDLER GEAR BOLT FAILING AND JAMMING THE CRANKSHAFT GEAR. THE PILOT EXECUTED AN EMERGENCY LANDING TO A NARROW FARM ROAD, DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE WING STRUCK A UTILITY POLE CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE.
Probable Cause: THE CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE ENGINE.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW90LA135
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 21-Mar-2024 09:25 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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