No fatalities
4 Oct 2020: PIPER PA28 160 — Fulton, NY
On 4 Oct 2020, a PIPER PA28 160 was involved in an aviation accident near Fulton, NY. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The mechanic’s improper maintenance, which resulted in the crankshaft expansion plug dislodging in flight and a subsequent forced landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The mechanic’s improper maintenance, which resulted in the crankshaft expansion plug dislodging in flight and a subsequent forced landing.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Maintenance personnelIncorrect service/maintenance