MINR · Piper PA-46-310P · 2000-11-27 · GAINESVILLE, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW01LA026
Event ID
20001212X22291
Type
Accident
Date
2000-11-27
Location
GAINESVILLE, TX, USA
Coordinates
33.630111, -97.150917
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-46-310P
Registration
N9298Y
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the loss of engine power due to improper splicing of the TIT thermocouple leads by unknown persons, which led to over temperature operation of the engine due to inaccurate TIT gauge readings. Contributing factors were the manufacturer's stamp on the top of the piston, which created a stress riser leading to fatigue cracking of the piston, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.