# NTSB ATL85FA181: Piper PA-32R-301T, N8215B, Newnan, GA, June 6, 1985

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report
- Date: June 6, 1985, 03:10 local (07:10 UTC)
- Place: Newnan, GA
- Coordinates: 33.370853, -84.780067 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=33.3709&lon=-84.7801&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 2 minor
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 6618
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL85FA181
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/6618/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA181

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of engine power(partial) - mech failure/malf, descent - normal
  - accessory drive assy,drive bearing - worn (cause)
  - maintenance,inspection - inadequate, manufacturer (cause)
- Loss of engine power(total) - mech failure/malf, descent - emergency
  - engine assembly,other - foreign object
  - altitude - not maintained, pilot in command
  - engine assembly,valve,intake - movement restricted
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
  - light condition - dark night
- Hard landing, landing - flare/touchdown
  - airport facilities,runway/landing area condition - hidden obstruction(s)
  - landing gear,main gear - failure,total
- On ground/water collision with object, landing - roll
  - object - vehicle
  - directional control - not possible, pilot in command

## Analysis

THE ENG STARTED RUNNING ROUGH THEN QUIT. THE PLT LANDED IN AWAREHOUSE PARKING LOT BETWEEN TWO ROWS OF 40-45 FOOT TRAILERS. EXAM OF THE ENG REVEALED THAT THE SHARP EDGES OF THE ROLL PIN HAD WORN THROUGH THE CENTERING SPACER FOR THE TACH DRIVE ASS'Y.  WHICH THEN MIGRATED TO THE OIL SUMP. THE HEADS OF SEVEN CAM FOLLOWERS WERE BROKEN. THE ENG CASE WAS CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES BY FRAGMENTS OF METAL CRUSHED BETWEEN THE ROD CAPS AND CASE.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N8215B](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8215B-1994-02-15), registration cancelled 1994-02-15, S/N 32R8029051 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-32R-301T (PA-32R-301)
- Registry model: [Piper PA-32R-301T](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32r-301t) (registry code 7103220) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 32R-8029051
- Airframe hours: 754
- Engines: LYCOMING TI0-540-S1AD 300 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Part 135
- Operator: Executive Charter Of Memphis
- Registered owner: William A. Faron
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: 100 hour, April 22, 1985, 59 hours before
- Departed: BHM
- Destination: ATL
- Flight plan: IFR

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 21; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 1, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 1,308 total, 16 in this make and model, 1,187 as pilot in command, 135 in the last 90 days, 5 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Night/dark
- Wind: 280° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 8 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 81 °F, dew point 68 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observed at: ATL, 23 nm away

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19850606027939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850606027939A), Jun 6, 1985: Piper PA32R301T, Newnan, GA, Substantial damage. Landed in a parking lot at night following loss of oil pressure and power. Tach drive centering spacer and cam fail

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.

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