# NTSB Accident LAX94LA377
> **PIPER PA-32RT-300T** · 1994-09-25 · SAN MATEO, CA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX94LA377
- **Event ID:** 20001206X02300
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1994-09-25
- **Location:** SAN MATEO, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 37.539291, -122.299652
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 2
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-32RT-300T
- **Registration:** N39658
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

A deteriorated magneto grounding ('P' lead) and failure of maintenance personnel to detect this condition when the engine was reinstalled in the airframe after overhaul. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor.

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