# NTSB Accident ATL95LA094
> **PIPER PA-23-160** · 1995-05-06 · DAYTON, TN, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ATL95LA094
- **Event ID:** 20001207X03407
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1995-05-06
- **Location:** DAYTON, TN, USA
- **Coordinates:** 35.490329, -85.010879
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-23-160
- **Registration:** N4300Y
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

INSTALLATION OF AN IMPROPER CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL WHICH EVENTUALLY SEPARATED FROM ITS SEAT RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE OIL LOSS, AND THE PILOT'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING IN THAT HE DID NOT ALLOW SUFFICIENT TIME TO LOWER THE LANDING GEAR.

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