Accident · 2009-11-22
What the record says
- Event date
- 2009-11-22
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Fatal injury
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA-28R-200 (N345AT)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- AYALON FLIGHT SERVICES INC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- AYALON FLIGHT SERVICES INC
Probable cause
A total loss of engine power due to a delamination of the No. 3 connecting rod bearing. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance inspection of the engine oil system.
Source: NTSB case ERA10FA074Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot | Commercial | Airplane | 52 | Class 2 (2009-02-04) | 1,100 total |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.