the jammed impulse coupling on the left magneto which caused the crankshaft drive gear to shear from the crankshaft.
— NTSB Determination
While on a cross country flight at 10,000 feet msl, the airplane had a total loss of engine power. The pilot attempted to restart the engine without success. A forced landing was made on a county road and the airplane ran into a ditch. During the engine examination it was found that the left magneto impulse coupling had jammed. The crankshaft drive gear was found to be sheared from the crankshaft.
While on a cross country flight at 10,000 feet msl, the airplane had a total loss of engine power. The pilot attempted to restart the engine without success. A forced landing was made on a county road and the airplane ran into a ditch. During the engine examination it was found that the left magneto impulse coupling…
The accident on 1994-03-21 involved a Piper PA-32-300, registration N5251S, at Ellsworth, NE.
the jammed impulse coupling on the left magneto which caused the crankshaft drive gear to shear from the crankshaft.
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