NONE · Piper PA-28-140 · 1998-05-08 · LUVURNE, AL, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA98LA159
Event ID
20001211X10154
Type
Accident
Date
1998-05-08
Location
LUVURNE, AL, USA
Coordinates
31.700733, -86.260093
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
3
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-28-140
Registration
N8218N
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DUSK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The loss of engine power due to a leaking engine oil seal, resulting in a forced landing, and subsequent impact with the ground. A factor in this accident was improper maintenance and checks after rebuilding and reinstalling the airplane's engine.