PIPER PA28
Fulton, NY — October 4, 2020
Event Information
| Date | October 4, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA006 |
| Event ID | 20201005102093 |
| Location | Fulton, NY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.35078, -76.38806 |
| Airport | Oswego County |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA28 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The mechanic’s improper maintenance, which resulted in the crankshaft expansion plug dislodging in flight and a subsequent forced landing.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.