NONE · Piper PA-28-151 · 1997-05-22 · SOPHIA, NC, USA
Event
NTSB number
ATL97LA074
Event ID
20001208X07853
Type
Accident
Date
1997-05-22
Location
SOPHIA, NC, USA
Coordinates
35.810317, -79.889282
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-28-151
Registration
N8392C
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
improper maintenance performed by an unknown person, which resulted in the reduction of airflow through the engine induction system and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor related to the accident was: failure of the pilot to attain a proper touchdown point on the runway for a successful forced landing.