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February 6, 1990 · Piper PA28-180 · N5236L
South Webster, OH
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 6, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
South Webster, OH
Aircraft
Piper PA28-180
Tail Number
N5236L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI90LA076
THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE DURING A PERSONAL FLIGHT. IT SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE WHEN ALL THREE LANDING GEAR FAILED DURING AN OFF AIRPORT FORCED LANDING TO A GRASSY SOFT FIELD. THE PRIVATE CERTIFICATED PILOT AND HIS TWO PASSENGERS WERE NOT INJURED. A POST ACCIDENT INSPECTION REVEALED A SIX INCH DIAMETER HOLE IN THE TOP OF THE ENGINE CRANKCASE AND A MATERIAL FAILURE OF THE NUMBER 2 CONNECTING ROD ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTING ROD BOLTS.
NTSB Probable Cause
AN ENGINE FAILURE. SOFT TERRAIN IN THE FORCED LANDING AREA IS A FACTOR.
Full Narrative
THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE DURING A PERSONAL FLIGHT. IT SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE WHEN ALL THREE LANDING GEAR FAILED DURING AN OFF AIRPORT FORCED LANDING TO A GRASSY SOFT FIELD. THE PRIVATE CERTIFICATED PILOT AND HIS TWO PASSENGERS WERE NOT INJURED. A POST ACCIDENT INSPECTION REVEALED A SIX INCH DIAMETER HOLE IN THE TOP OF THE ENGINE CRANKCASE AND A MATERIAL FAILURE OF THE NUMBER 2 CONNECTING ROD ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTING ROD BOLTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:10 EST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA28-180
Tail NumberN5236L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO