# NTSB Accident FTW98LA350
> **Piper PA-31-350** · 1998-08-08 · ALAMOSA, CO, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW98LA350
- **Event ID:** 20001211X10846
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1998-08-08
- **Location:** ALAMOSA, CO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 37.460941, -105.869674
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-31-350
- **Registration:** N27196
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

Improper major overhaul of the engine by the overhaul facility.  Factors were failure of the V-band clamp, the melting of the baffle and manifold clamp, and the pilot not being able to extend the landing gear.

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