# NTSB Accident LAX92LA312
> **PIPER PA-28R-201T** · 1992-07-22 · LAS VEGAS, NV, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX92LA312
- **Event ID:** 20001211X15205
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1992-07-22
- **Location:** LAS VEGAS, NV, USA
- **Coordinates:** 36.080745, -115.140396
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-28R-201T
- **Registration:** N3074F
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE FAILURE OF THE MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL TO SAFETY THE ENGINE OIL DRAIN PLUG AND THE POOR ENGINE OVERHAUL.  FACTORS RELATING TO THIS ACCIDENT ARE: OIL STARVATION; THE FAILURE OF THE CONNECTING RODS; THE INCORRECT CONNECTING ROD BOLTS; AND THE CONNECTING ROD BOLTS UNDERTORQUE.

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