MINR · PIPER PA-32-260 · 1995-05-05 · N. MIAMI BEACH, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA95LA127
Event ID
20001207X03506
Type
Accident
Date
1995-05-05
Location
N. MIAMI BEACH, FL, USA
Coordinates
25.959823, -80.179374
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-32-260
Registration
N3482W
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
INADEQUATE ANNUAL INSPECTION BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL FOR FAILURE TO IDENTIFY A HARDENED OIL HOSE FROM THE OIL PUMP TO THE OIL COOLER INLET INSIDE A PROTECTIVE FIRE SLEEVE. ADDITIONALLY, UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ENCOUNTERED DURING THE FORCED LANDING CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT.