Aviation Accident Summary MIA84LA086

FT. MYERS, FL, USA

Aircraft #1

N8170D

PIPER PA-32R-301

Analysis

THE ENG QUIT DURING TAKEOFF & THE GEAR COLLASPED DURING THE SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDING. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE SET SCREW ON BENDIX D-2000 SERIES MAGNETO HAD BACKED OUT OF THE CAM & CAUSED THE CAM TO STOP ACTIVATING THE BREAKER POINTS.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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