Piper PA-28R-200 N3057R
11 November 2001 · Cattaraugus, New York, United States · No injuries
Summary
On 11 November 2001 at about 13:50 local time, a Piper PA-28R-200 registered N3057R was involved in an accident near Cattaraugus, New York, United States. 3 people were on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 13:50
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Cattaraugus, New York, United States
- Coordinates
- 42.4044, -78.8475
- Aircraft
- Piper PA-28R-200
- Registration
- N3057R
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Instructional
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Weedsport → Jamestown
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- NYC02LA028
People
Nobody was injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Probable cause
A separation of the cylinder from the engine for undetermined reason(s). A factor was the hidden ground obstruction (hole) which the airplane struck during the landing roll.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
During en route cruise, the airplane's engine began to run rough. This was followed by a loud bang, and a cylinder penetrated the engine cowling. A forced landing was performed to a field. During the ground roll, one main landing gear struck a hole, after which, it collapsed. The airplane yawed, and the other main landing gear also collapsed. Examination revealed that the number 3 cylinder had pulled away from the engine case. All through bolts and engine case bolts were separated. In addition, the piston and piston wrist pin were fractured. Oil was found in the engine sump. Maintenance records revealed that the cylinders had been removed and replaced 146 hours prior to the occurrence. The mechanic who performed the installation was interviewed by the FAA and found to be knowledgeable on the tightening procedures recommended by Lycoming.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Piper PA-28R accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jun 2001 | Piper PA-28R-180 | Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 26 Jul 2001 | Piper PA-28R | Orlando, Florida, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 10 Nov 2001 | Piper PA-28R-200 | Puyallup, Washington, United States | Spanaflight, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 4 Apr 2001 | Piper PA-28R-180 | Lexington, Virginia, United States | Donald P. Jeffer, Jr. | No injuries | - |
| 15 Feb 2001 | Piper PA-28R-201 | Webb Lake, Wisconsin, United States | - | Fatal | 4 |
| 1 Jun 2001 | Piper PA-28R-180 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
All 1,342 records for this type
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