# NTSB Accident NYC96LA118
> **Piper PA-32R** · 1996-06-01 · WILLIAMSTOWN, NJ, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC96LA118
- **Event ID:** 20001208X06083
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-06-01
- **Location:** WILLIAMSTOWN, NJ, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 3
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-32R
- **Registration:** N8186G
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

inadequate maintenance, which resulted in a failure of the magneto housing hold-down flange, a disconnect of the magneto from the engine, and loss of engine power.  The obstruction (fence post) in the emergency landing area was a related factor.

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