ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 369191
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| Date: | Friday 17 February 1989 |
| Time: | 08:05 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-32-260 |
| Owner/operator: | Brill, Charles |
| Registration: | N3976W |
| MSN: | 32-942 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 11208 hours |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-540-E4B5 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Conroe, TX -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Waller, TX (3XS7) |
| Grenada, MS (M42) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
Probable Cause: FAILURE OF THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT DUE TO FATIGUE. THE LOW CEILING, DARK NIGHT, AND TREES IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA WERE FACTORS.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW89LA051
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 24-Mar-2024 11:50 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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