# NTSB Accident NYC98LA045
> **Piper PA-28R-200** · 1997-12-19 · Fairplain, WV, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC98LA045
- **Event ID:** 20001208X09365
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-12-19
- **Location:** Fairplain, WV, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.767757, -81.662596
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-28R-200
- **Registration:** N9418N
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

an improper overhaul of the fuel servo by the manufacturer, which resulted in the loss of engine power.  Factors in the accident were the dark night conditions and rough forced landing terrain.

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