# NTSB Accident FTW96LA078
> **PIPER PA-24-250** · 1995-12-27 · KAUFMAN, TX, USA · SERS
## 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.

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