Aviation Accident Summary ATL85LA035

MADISON, WV, USA

Aircraft #1

N47416

PIPER PA-28R-201T

Analysis

FOLLOWING A LOSS OF ENG POWER DURING A X-COUNTRY FLT, THE PLT LANDED ON A BRIDGE. DURING THE LDG ROLL THE WING STRUCK A POLE. POST CRASH EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE DISCLOSED THAT THE CAMSHAFT GEAR TEETH SUFFERED FATIGUE FAILURE.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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