# NTSB Accident MIA98LA159
> **Piper PA-28-140** · 1998-05-08 · LUVURNE, AL, USA · NONE
## 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.

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