Piper PA-22 N5057Z

Summary

On 20 November 1995 at about 21:40 local time, a Piper PA-22 registered N5057Z was involved in an accident near Durham, North Carolina, United States. One person was on board and one was seriously injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

20 November 1995 at 21:40

Classification

Accident

Location

Durham, North Carolina, United States

Nearest airport

Lake Ridge Airpark (W65)

Coordinates

36.1000, -78.8992

Aircraft

Piper PA-22

Registration

N5057Z

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

ATL96LA014

1 person was seriously injured.

The aircraft mechanic's failure to follow engine overhaul procedures which resulted in the failure of the camshaft drive gear.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

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Shortly after liftoff from the sod airstrip, the pilot experienced a complete loss of engine power. During the attempted forced landing the airplane collided with trees. Examination of the engine assembly revealed that the camshaft drive gear retention bolt lockplate tabs were not bent into position to secure the bolt. A review of the aircraft maintenance records showed that the engine had been overhauled one flight hour before the accident.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.