NONE · Piper PA-46-310P · 2000-01-02 · ODESSA, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW00LA057
Event ID
20001212X20358
Type
Accident
Date
2000-01-02
Location
ODESSA, TX, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-46-310P
Registration
N4389W
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The separation of the #1 piston pin due to fatigue, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.