MINR · Piper PA32-300 · 1998-11-20 · NEW IBERIA, LA, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW99LA032
Event ID
20001211X11428
Type
Accident
Date
1998-11-20
Location
NEW IBERIA, LA, USA
Coordinates
29.999727, -91.809928
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA32-300
Registration
N2881U
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
The mechanic's failure to properly torque the connecting rod's bolt and nut during engine overhaul. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.