# NTSB Accident MIA91LA115
> **PIPER PA-28-181** · 1991-04-03 · VERO BEACH, FL, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA91LA115
- **Event ID:** 20001212X16834
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-04-03
- **Location:** VERO BEACH, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 27.720787, -80.389503
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 4
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-28-181
- **Registration:** N8156E
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

FAILURE OF MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL TO FOLLOW DIRECTIONS OF A SERVICE BULLETIN DURING THE MAJOR OVERHAUL OF THE ENGINE. THIS RESULTED IN FAILURE TO DETECT A FOREIGN OBJECT UNDER THE CRANKSHAFT GEAR.  AS A RESULT THE CRANKSHAFT GEAR BECAME LOOSE AND QUIT TURNING RESULTING IN THE TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.

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