Aviation Accident Summary SEA89LA056

SEABECK, WA, USA

Aircraft #1

N3576W

PIPER PA-32

Analysis

THE PLT MADE A FORCED LANDING ON A ROCKY BEACH AFTER THE ENGINE LOST POWER DURING CRUISE FLT OVER WATER. THE LEFT LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED DURING THE LANDING. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT CRANKSHAFT SUFFERED A FATIGUE FAILURE AT 298 HOURS SINCE OVERHAUL.

Probable Cause and Findings

A FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE LANDING AREA.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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