# NTSB NYC76AN068: Piper PA-28R, N2074T, Auburn, ME, January 24, 1976

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Fatal · Closed
- Date: January 24, 1976
- Place: Auburn, ME · AUBURN, ME
- Location: 44.0979° N, 70.2312° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Auburn, ME, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=44.0979&lon=-70.2312&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Standing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/150) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Fatal
- Injuries: 1 fatal, 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report March 9, 1976
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 152250
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC76AN068
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76AN068

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
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3-0095  76/1/24    AUBURN,ME           PIPER PA-28R        CR-  1  0  1  INSTRUCTIONAL             AIRLINE TRANSPORT, AGE
        TIME - 0945                    N2074T              PX-  0  0  0  DUAL                      44, 8318 TOTAL HOURS, 218
                                       DAMAGE-NONE         OT-  0  0  0                            IN TYPE, INSTRUMENT
                                                                                                   RATED.
        NAME OF AIRPORT - AUBURN-LEWISTON
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION
          AUBURN,ME                   LOCAL
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           PROPELLER/ROTOR ACCIDENT TO PERSON                       STATIC: STARTING ENGINE(S)
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO FOLLOW APPROVED PROCEDURES,DIRECTIVES,ETC.
        REMARKS- ENG IGNITION SWITCHES IN ON POSITION WHEN PLT MOVED PROP BY HAND.
```

## 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
- 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
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: No damage
- Airport: Auburn-Lewiston

## 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 19760124002679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760124002679A), Jan 24, 1976: Piper PA28R200, Auburn, ME. Eng ignition switches in on position when plt moved prop by hand.

## 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 BFO89LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA005), Oct 29, 1988: Piper PA-28R-200 (N2074T), Dover, DE, substantial damage

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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