# NTSB Accident CHI00LA243
> **Piper PA-36-285** · 2000-08-05 · OSBORNE, KS, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI00LA243
- **Event ID:** 20001212X21671
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-08-05
- **Location:** OSBORNE, KS, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.430877, -98.689559
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-36-285
- **Registration:** N57616
- **FAR Part:** 137
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot during the forced landing.  Factors were the failure of the number four piston and cylinder, the soft terrain, and the main landing gear overload and subsequent collapse.

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