# Accident 20190411015019A: Piper PA-32-300, Bethel, AK, April 11, 2019

- Type: FAA accident report (Accident/Incident Data System), as reported
- Date: April 11, 2019, 08:13 local time
- Place: Bethel, AK
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Phase of flight: Cruise/Level Flight
- Operating rules: Air taxi and commuter (Part 135)
- Operator: T72A
- Location: 61.0333° N, 161.1333° W: From the FAA
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=61.0333&lon=-161.1333&mi=10
- Aircraft: N4466T, a cancelled registration (https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4466T-2021-09-04) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry model: Piper PA-32-300 (registry code 7103212, https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32-300) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: Lycoming TI0-540 series (registry code 41533, https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-ti0-540-series) (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-32-300
- Reported engine: LYCOMING TI0-540 SER
- People aboard: 4
- Fatal injuries: 0
- Other injuries: 0
- NTSB investigation: [NTSB ANC19LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19LA016) (OpenAirDocs)
- FAA source: FAA Aviation Safety Information Portal (https://asip.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190411015019A

## Narrative

As the FAA filed it, in capitals; the FAA replaces private details with ^PRIVACY DATA OMITTED^.

ON 11 APRIL 2019 AIRCRAFT N4466T, A PIPER PA-32, DEPARTED ANIAK, AK ENROUTE TO BETHEL, AK.  WHILE IN ROUTE AND CRUISING AT 800 FEET THE ENGINE STARTED TO SOUND DIFFERENT, OIL PRESSURE DROPPED, ENGINE RPM DROPPED TO 2000 RPM, AND FINALLY THE PROPELLER STOPPED. THE AIRCRAFT MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING.  THERE WERE NO INJURIES TO THE PILOT OR PASSENGERS.

POST ACCIDENT ENGINE TEAR DOWN IDENTIFIED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT HAD FAILED IN FLIGHT FOR UNKNOWN REASONS.

## The NTSB's investigation of this event (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ANC19LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19LA016), Apr 12, 2019: Piper PA-32-300 (N4466T), Bethel, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to a fatigue failure of the crankshaft. A contributing factor was the inadequate inspection during the engine’s last overhaul.

## Other reports on N4466T (2)

Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.

- [Accident 20060826017849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060826017849A), Aug 26, 2006: Piper PA32300 (N4466T), Chena Hot Sprin, AK, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot was attempting to land on a gravel strip, upon landing heard a loud noise, lost control, ended up on side of strip. NTSB will not provide a # or…
- [Incident 19781223021059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781223021059I), Dec 23, 1978: Piper PA32300 (N4466T), Flagstaff, AZ, Minor damage. Pilot lost directional control after touchdown.

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. For accidents, the NTSB's own investigation is the fuller record.

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