# NTSB Accident NYC90LA111
> **PIPER PA-28-161** · 1990-05-25 · FRACONIA, PA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC90LA111
- **Event ID:** 20001212X23265
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1990-05-25
- **Location:** FRACONIA, PA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.170829, -76.870666
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-28-161
- **Registration:** N8120C
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT AIRSPEED TO FLARE FOR LANDING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: A POWER LOSS DUE TO OIL EXHAUSTION, THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO CONDUCT AN ADEQUATE PRE-FLIGHT AND DEPARTING WITH THE OIL DIP STICK LOOSE.

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