Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary NYC87LA150

FALMOUTH, MA, USA

Aircraft #1

N30694

PIPER PA-28R-201

Analysis

ABOUT 10 MIN AFT TK0F, AN OIL LINE FROM THE GOVERNOR TO THE PROP BROKE, CAUSING OIL TO SPRAY OVER THE WINDSHIELD, OBSCURING VISIBILITY. SHORTLY THEREAFTER, THE ENG LOST PWR WITH THE PROP IN SHALLOW PITCH. A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE IN TREES WITH THE GEAR AND FLAPS EXTENDED.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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