Piper PA-32-260 N3482W
5 May 1995 · N. Miami Beach, Florida, United States · Minor injuries
Summary
On 5 May 1995 at about 14:24 local time, a Piper PA-32-260 registered N3482W, operated by Tynes, Kevin E., was involved in an accident near N. Miami Beach, Florida, United States. One person was on board and one had minor injuries. 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 14:24
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- N. Miami Beach, Florida, United States
- Coordinates
- 25.9598, -80.1794
- Aircraft
- Piper PA-32-260
- Registration
- N3482W
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Tynes, Kevin E.
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Opa Locka → Nassau
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- MIA95LA127
People
1 person had minor injuries.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Probable cause
INADEQUATE ANNUAL INSPECTION BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL FOR FAILURE TO IDENTIFY A HARDENED OIL HOSE FROM THE OIL PUMP TO THE OIL COOLER INLET INSIDE A PROTECTIVE FIRE SLEEVE. ADDITIONALLY, UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ENCOUNTERED DURING THE FORCED LANDING CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF THE PILOT OBSERVED THAT THE OIL PRESSURE BEGAN DECREASING. HE TURNED TO RETURN TO THE DEPARTURE AIRPORT BUT THE ENGINE FAILED AND THE AIRPLANE CRASHED INTO A LAKE NEAR THE AIRPORT. THE AIRPLANE WAS RECOVERED AND EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED THAT AN OIL HOSE FROM THE OIL PUMP TO THE OIL COOLER INLET FAILED IN TWO PLACES INSIDE THE PROTECTIVE FIRE SLEEVE. THE FIRE SLEEVE WAS OIL SOAKED AND INTERNALLY FOUND TO CONTAIN METAL PARTICLES. THE FAILED OIL HOSE WAS MANUFACTURED IN THE THIRD QUARTER OF 1987 AND INSTALLED FOLLOWING ENGINE OVERHAUL ON JULY 22, 1987. FURTHER EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED THAT THREE OF THE SIX CYLINDER CONNECTING RODS FAILED DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION. THE REMAINING THREE CONNECTING RODS WERE FOUND TO BE HEAT DISTRESSED AND THEIR ASSOCIATED ROD BEARINGS EXTRUDED. REVIEW OF THE ENGINE LOGBOOK REVEALED THAT THE ENGINE HAD BEEN OPERATED FOR ABOUT 53 HOURS SINCE THE LAST INSPECTION IN NOVEMBER 1994.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Piper PA-32 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 1995 | Piper PA-32-260 | Caribbean Sea | - | No injuries | - |
| 1 Jul 1995 | Piper PA-32-260 | Farmington, New Mexico, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 16 Mar 1995 | Piper PA-32-300 | Lakeville, Minnesota, United States | Richard Knutson | No injuries | - |
| 1 Jul 1995 | Piper PA-32-301 | Kodiak, Alaska, United States | - | Fatal | 4 |
| 8 Apr 1995 | Piper PA-32-260 | St. Clair, Missouri, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 2 Jun 1995 | Piper PA-32-260 | Vieques | - | Fatal | 1 |
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