MINR · Piper PA-28-140 · 2000-06-30 · KENNEWICK, WA, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA00LA119
Event ID
20001212X21347
Type
Accident
Date
2000-06-30
Location
KENNEWICK, WA, USA
Coordinates
46.21014, -119.160369
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-28-140
Registration
N6887W
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A failure in the engine's number 1 piston, resulting in a total loss of engine power. Factors included the aircraft windshield being covered with oil (restricting forward visibility), a road sign, and a ditch beside the road on which the forced landing was performed.