# NTSB Accident NYC92LA119
> **PIPER PA-24-180** · 1992-06-16 · FELTON, PA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC92LA119
- **Event ID:** 20001211X14976
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1992-06-16
- **Location:** FELTON, PA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.850742, -76.559867
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-24-180
- **Registration:** N21RE
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING IN UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.  AN ADDITIONAL CAUSE WAS THE FAILURE OF THE MECHANIC TO TIGHTEN THE OIL RETURN LINE ON THE NUMBER THREE CYLINDER.  A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PRESSURE THE MECHANIC FELT TO COMPLETE THE JOB IN A TIMELY MANNER.

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