Accident · 2013-03-18
What the record says
- Event date
- 2013-03-18
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Minor injury
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA-25-235 (N86AB)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- AERIAL BANNERS INC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- AERIAL BANNERS INC
Probable cause
A loss of preload to the crankshaft gear attachment bolt, resulting in rotation of the crankshaft gear and a subsequent total loss of engine power. The root cause for the loss of preload could not be determined during a postaccident examination of the components.
Source: NTSB case ERA13LA174Flight 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 pilot flying | Airline transport pilot / Commercial | Airplane | 60 | Class 2 (2013-01-14) | 4,273 total · 67 in this make/model · 4,181 as PIC · 73 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.