# NTSB Accident CHI00LA154
> **Piper PA-28-161** · 2000-06-08 · MINNEAPOLIS, MN, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI00LA154
- **Event ID:** 20001212X21174
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-06-08
- **Location:** MINNEAPOLIS, MN, USA
- **Coordinates:** 44.899635, -93.370399
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-28-161
- **Registration:** N8189T
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the failure of the engine and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot-in-command.  Factors to the accident were the fracture of the crankshaft due to fatigue, excessive main bearing wear, and the swampy terrain condition.

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