# NTSB Accident NYC96FA012
> **Piper PA-31-350** · 1995-10-19 · ATLANTIC OCEAN, AO · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC96FA012
- **Event ID:** 20001207X04766
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1995-10-19
- **Location:** ATLANTIC OCEAN, AO
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 4
- **Total aboard:** 6
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-31-350
- **Registration:** N711EX
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NBRT
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

a total loss of left engine power as a result of an in-flight separation of the #2 cylinder. The cylinder separated due to high stress fatigue cracking of the cylinder hold down studs and the #3 main bearing thru-studs. Factors in this accident were: improper torquing of the studs and failure of maintenance personnel to properly comply with service information.

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