SERS · PIPER PA-24-250 · 1995-12-27 · KAUFMAN, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW96LA078
Event ID
20001207X05010
Type
Accident
Date
1995-12-27
Location
KAUFMAN, TX, USA
Coordinates
32.579204, -96.299186
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
2
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-24-250
Registration
N5221P
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO A BENT PUSH ROD AND THE RESULTANT LOSS OF OIL. FACTORS WERE THE COCKPIT SMOKE AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.