SERS · Piper PA-28R-200 · 1997-03-31 · CONTINENTAL, AZ, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX97LA137
Event ID
20001208X07589
Type
Accident
Date
1997-03-31
Location
CONTINENTAL, AZ, USA
Coordinates
31.810522, -110.919235
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-28R-200
Registration
N2226T
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
loss of engine power as a result of detonation in the number 2 cylinder for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable nature of the forced landing area.