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June 6, 1985 · Piper PA-32R-301T PA-32R-301 · N8215B
Newnan, GA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 6, 1985
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Newnan, GA
Aircraft
Piper PA-32R-301T PA-32R-301
Tail Number
N8215B
Operator
Executive Charter of Memphis
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL85FA181
THE ENG STARTED RUNNING ROUGH THEN QUIT. THE PLT LANDED IN AWAREHOUSE PARKING LOT BETWEEN TWO ROWS OF 40-45 FOOT TRAILERS. EXAM OF THE ENG REVEALED THAT THE SHARP EDGES OF THE ROLL PIN HAD WORN THROUGH THE CENTERING SPACER FOR THE TACH DRIVE ASS'Y. WHICH THEN MIGRATED TO THE OIL SUMP. THE HEADS OF SEVEN CAM FOLLOWERS WERE BROKEN. THE ENG CASE WAS CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES BY FRAGMENTS OF METAL CRUSHED BETWEEN THE ROD CAPS AND CASE.
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THE ENG STARTED RUNNING ROUGH THEN QUIT. THE PLT LANDED IN AWAREHOUSE PARKING LOT BETWEEN TWO ROWS OF 40-45 FOOT TRAILERS. EXAM OF THE ENG REVEALED THAT THE SHARP EDGES OF THE ROLL PIN HAD WORN THROUGH THE CENTERING SPACER FOR THE TACH DRIVE ASS'Y. WHICH THEN MIGRATED TO THE OIL SUMP. THE HEADS OF SEVEN CAM FOLLOWERS WERE BROKEN. THE ENG CASE WAS CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES BY FRAGMENTS OF METAL CRUSHED BETWEEN THE ROD CAPS AND CASE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time03:10 EDT
Nearest Airport5nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32R-301T PA-32R-301
Tail NumberN8215B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorExecutive Charter of Memphis
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TI0-540-S1AD · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 21 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind280° @ 5 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time06:50
Weather SourceWFAC