MINR · PIPER PA-32-300 · 1989-01-17 · FORT MYERS, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA89LA066
Event ID
20001213X27625
Type
Accident
Date
1989-01-17
Location
FORT MYERS, FL, USA
Coordinates
26.559974, -81.870124
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-32-300
Registration
N4763T
FAR Part
135
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
FAILURE OF THE #5 CONNECTING ROD BOLT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARK NIGHT AND THE SOFT AND WET (MARSHY) TERRAIN CONDITIONS IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.