# NTSB Accident FTW96LA343
> **Piper PA-28-180** · 1996-08-09 · MIDLOTHIAN, TX, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW96LA343
- **Event ID:** 20001208X06496
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-08-09
- **Location:** MIDLOTHIAN, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 32.489719, -96.990608
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-28-180
- **Registration:** N2559R
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

maintenance personnel's improper engine overhaul procedures resulting in the installation of the rocker arms in reversed positions, which led to improper lubrication and binding of the exhaust valves.  A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

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