Final
2 fatal
Sep 14, 2022
N62FC crash at Conway, SC
Piper PA-28R-201 — Loss of engine power (total) at Conway, SC
DateSep 14, 2022
Tail numberN62FC
AircraftPiper PA-28R-201 · Piper PA-28R Arrow · P28R
LocationConway, SC
Phase of flightInitial Climb
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries2 fatal
NTSB caseCEN22FA419
Probable cause
The mechanic’s failure to install the required gasket on the vacuum pump drive pad in accordance with the maintenance manual, which resulted in oil exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the Director of Maintenance’s failure to verify the installation of the vacuum pump gasket before returning the airplane to service.
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