The aircraft mechanic's failure to follow engine overhaul procedures which resulted in the failure of the camshaft drive gear.
— NTSB Determination
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.
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…
The accident on 1995-11-20 involved a Piper PA-22, registration N5057Z, at Durham, NC.
The aircraft mechanic's failure to follow engine overhaul procedures which resulted in the failure of the camshaft drive gear.
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