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FAA accident report · Piper STCPA32 · Toutle, WA · September 5, 1982

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Date
September 5, 1982 · 17:03 local
Place
Toutle, WA
Phase of flight
Fcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise
Operating rules
General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage
Destroyed
Aircraft
N4891S
Reported as
Piper STCPA32
Reported engine
Lycoming IO540K1A5
People aboard
1
Fatal injuries
1
Pilot’s flight hours
3,178 total314 in this make and model0 in the last 90 days
N4891SRegistration cancelled Jul 19, 2013 · Piper PA-32-300S/N 32-7140059 · Built 1971Airframe modelPiper PA-32-300Engine modelLycoming TI0-540 seriesTurbo-prop

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What happened

The FAA’s narrative, in sentence case. The FAA writes it in capitals and removes private details.

Engine failed due to improperly torqued cylinder bolts. Aircraft stalled during landing. Stall warning inoperative.

As the FAA filed it

ENGINE FAILED DUE TO IMPROPERLY TORQUED CYLINDER BOLTS. AIRCRAFT STALLED DURING LANDING. STALL WARNING INOPERATIVE.