SERS · Piper PA-28-180 · 1995-12-06 · ATHENS, GA, USA
Event
NTSB number
ATL96LA019
Event ID
20001207X04948
Type
Accident
Date
1995-12-06
Location
ATHENS, GA, USA
Coordinates
33.910305, -83.319679
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
2
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-28-180
Registration
N180KH
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
The mechanic's failure to adequately inspect and repair the engine, which resulted in engine oil contamination, and the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the low ceiling.