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June 30, 1986 · Piper PA-28R-200 · N75006
Montpelier Sta., VA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 30, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Montpelier Sta., VA
Aircraft
Piper PA-28R-200
Tail Number
N75006
Operator
Charlottesville Aero Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO86FID09
THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH 2 FENCES DURING AN OFF ARPT FORCED LANDING AFTER A PWR LOSS. POST ACC ENG INSPECTION SHOWED INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE ENG. #2 CONNECTING ROD BOLT FAILED IN FATIGUE THROUGH 40 PERCENT OF THE DIAMETER. THE REMAINDER FAILED IN TENSION. THE PLT HAD NOTED AN OIL PRESSURE LOSS PRIOR TO THE ENG FAILURE. THE ENG OIL SUPPLY WAS FULL. ENG TOTAL TIME WAS 3640.63 HRS.
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THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH 2 FENCES DURING AN OFF ARPT FORCED LANDING AFTER A PWR LOSS. POST ACC ENG INSPECTION SHOWED INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE ENG. #2 CONNECTING ROD BOLT FAILED IN FATIGUE THROUGH 40 PERCENT OF THE DIAMETER. THE REMAINDER FAILED IN TENSION. THE PLT HAD NOTED AN OIL PRESSURE LOSS PRIOR TO THE ENG FAILURE. THE ENG OIL SUPPLY WAS FULL. ENG TOTAL TIME WAS 3640.63 HRS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:20 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28R-200
Tail NumberN75006
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCharlottesville Aero Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-C1C · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 33 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg