Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-36-285 near Petersburg, TX — 2008-07-21

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Date
2008-07-21
Location
Petersburg, TX, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA-36-285
Registration
N57601
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

A partial loss of engine power due to the substandard and incomplete maintenance of the engine.

NTSB narrative

The airplane experienced a partial power loss after takeoff, then crashed less than one mile southeast of the airport. A subsequent examination of the engine showed one magneto with a non-standard repair to a mounting lug; evidence of oil seepage in both magnetos; several spark plug electrodes excessively worn; a ruptured seal and oil seepage in the engine driven fuel pump; and corrosion, contaminants, and evidence of previous water contamination in several areas in the fuel system. Any of these discrepancies could have impacted the production of engine power.

NTSB coding

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