# NTSB Accident FTW99LA178
> **Piper PA-24-260** · 1999-07-02 · HOUSTON, TX, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW99LA178
- **Event ID:** 20001212X19261
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1999-07-02
- **Location:** HOUSTON, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 29.610641, -95.119094
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 4
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-24-260
- **Registration:** N5788
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DUSK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent rate during a forced landing, which resulted in a runway undershoot.  Factors were the total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason and the dusk light conditions.

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