# NTSB Accident FTW01LA026
> **Piper PA-46-310P** · 2000-11-27 · GAINESVILLE, TX, USA · MINR
## 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.

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