NONE · Piper PA-28-235 · 1997-04-02 · DES MOINES, IA, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI97LA097
Event ID
20001208X07677
Type
Accident
Date
1997-04-02
Location
DES MOINES, IA, USA
Coordinates
41.619483, -93.550834
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-28-235
Registration
N9004W
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
oil contamination and starvation due to the inadequate maintenance inspection of the pilot/owner. Factors included the deterioration of the piston pin plug, the connecting rod failure, and the unsuitable terrain for landing.