MINR · PIPER PA-28-181 · 1995-03-19 · ANN ARBOR, MI, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI95LA104
Event ID
20001207X03096
Type
Accident
Date
1995-03-19
Location
ANN ARBOR, MI, USA
Coordinates
42.259498, -83.849967
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-28-181
Registration
N4385M
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the failure of the mechanic to close the drain valve after changing oil, resulting in complete loss of engine oil. A factor was the soft terrain, which resulted in the nose wheel digging in and the airplane nosing over.