Aviation Accident Summary CHI88DEX01

SALEM, IN, USA

Aircraft #1

N6487P

PIPER PA-24-250

Analysis

N6478P CRASHED DURING A FORCED LANDING NEAR THE SALEM, IN, AIRPORT. THE AIRCRAFT HAD EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO FAILURE OF THE NUMBER 5 CONNECTING ROD CAP BOLT. THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK A TREE DURING THE APPROACH AND CRASHED 100 YARDS NORTH OF THE RUNWAY.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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