# NTSB Accident FTW01LA018
> **Piper PA-28-235** · 2000-11-01 · ALMYRA, AR, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW01LA018
- **Event ID:** 20001212X22288
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-11-01
- **Location:** ALMYRA, AR, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.399864, -91.410118
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-28-235
- **Registration:** N8710W
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the loss of engine power due to the crankshaft idler gear's loose lower retaining screw, which resulted in the fatigue failure of the crankshaft idler gear's upper retaining screw.

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