# NTSB Accident MIA97LA163
> **Piper PA-24-180** · 1997-05-14 · YAKKAMA CITY, FL, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA97LA163
- **Event ID:** 20001208X07979
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-05-14
- **Location:** YAKKAMA CITY, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 27.489336, -81.450637
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-24-180
- **Registration:** N7931P
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

a complete loss of engine power due to the separation of the connecting rod bolts, resulting in a forced landing and impact with a tree.  A factor in this accident was improper installation of the rod bolts by a mechanic.

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