# NTSB Accident MIA95FA042
> **PIPER PA-32-260** · 1994-12-28 · PLANT CITY, FL, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA95FA042
- **Event ID:** 20001206X02763
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1994-12-28
- **Location:** PLANT CITY, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 27.919942, -82.120536
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-32-260
- **Registration:** N33456
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The opening of the engine cowling latch in cruise flight for undetermined reasons. This resulted in the puncture of the engine oil cooler, total exhaustion of the engine oil, failure of the No. 6 connecting rod, rod bolts, forced landing while on final approach, and subsequent in-flight collision with non suitable terrain.

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