MINR · Piper PA-36-300 · 1996-02-22 · ANDREWS, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW96LA126
Event ID
20001208X05254
Type
Accident
Date
1996-02-22
Location
ANDREWS, TX, USA
Coordinates
32.320068, -102.540565
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-36-300
Registration
N57828
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the mechanic's improper overhaul of the engine. Factors were: the pilot in command's inability to maintain visual lookout due to oil on the windscreen and unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.