# NTSB BFO89LA005: Piper PA-28R-200, N2074T, Dover, DE, October 29, 1988 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: October 29, 1988, 16:15 local (20:15 UTC) - Place: Dover, DE - Coordinates: 39.089363, -75.719619 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=39.0894&lon=-75.7196&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 4 uninjured - Status: Completed, report November 28, 1989 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 11480 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=BFO89LA005 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/11480/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA005 ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction, climb - to cruise - propeller system/accessories,governor - lubricating system,oil line - not secured (cause) - maintenance,installation - improper, other maintenance personnel (cause) - lubricating system,oil line - fatigue (cause) - Loss of engine power, descent - emergency - attempted - fluid,oil - exhaustion (cause) - Forced landing, descent - emergency - On ground/water collision with object, landing - roll - window,flight compartment window/windshield - dirty(foggy) (contributing factor) - object - fence (contributing factor) - visual/aural detection, pilot in command (contributing factor) ## Analysis AFTER TAKEOFF THE PLT BEGAN A CRUISE CLIMB TO 5500 FT. HE RPRTD THAT WHEN THE ACFT REACHED 5200 FT, HE NOTICED OIL SPRAYING FROM UNDERNEATH THE FRONT OF THE ENG COWLING. THE OIL EVENTUALLY COVERED THE WINDSCREEN. THE PLT DIVERTED TOWARD A NEARBY ARPT, BUT THE ENG BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH, SO HE OPTED TO LAND IN A FIELD. THE ENGINE QUIT DURING THE LNDG APCH. DRG THE LANDING ROLL, THE ACFT STRUCK A FENCE, DAMAGING THE WINGS & LEFT MAIN GEAR. EXAMINATION OF THE ACFT REVEALED THE PROP GOVERNOR OIL LINE HAD FRACTURED AT A BEND, NEXT TO WHERE IT CONNECTED TO THE GOVERNOR. TWO CLAMPS FOR SECURING THE OIL LINE WERE MISSING. THE OWNER RPRTD THAT THE GOVERNOR OIL LINE HAD BEEN REPLACED 41 OPERATING HRS BEFORE THE ACDNT. HE SAID THAT DRG THE EMERG LANDING, HE DID NOT SEE THE FENCE DUE TO OIL ON THE WINDSCREEN. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N2074T](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2074T-2017-10-06), registration cancelled 2017-10-06, S/N 28R-7135018, built 1970 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: PIPER PA-28R-200 - Registry model: [Piper PA-28R-200](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28r-200) (registry code 7102811) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming I0360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-i0360-series) (registry code 41515, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 28R-7135018 - Airframe hours: 3445 - Engines: LYCOMING IO-360-C1C 200 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Sheldon Milner - Registered owner: Sheldon Milner - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, June 2, 1988, 45 hours before - Departed: W29, STEVENSVILLE, MD - Destination: FRG, FARMINGDALE, NY ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 59; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 1,093 total, 900 in this make and model ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 270° at 10 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none ## 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 19881029048579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881029048579A), Oct 29, 1988: Piper PA28R200, Dover, DE, Substantial damage. Oil on windshield and losing power. Landed on racetrack infield. Prop governor oil line fitting broke. Not secured ## Other investigations on N2074T (2) 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 ERA13LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA097), Dec 23, 2012: Piper PA-28R-200 (N2074T), Lock Haven, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The reinstallation of improper connecting rods at engine overhaul, which resulted in abnormal wear of the connecting rod bearings; while the bearings did not meet the manufacturer’s specifications,… - [NTSB NYC76AN068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76AN068), Jan 24, 1976: Piper PA-28R (N2074T), Auburn, ME, no damage, 1 fatal 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. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.