# NTSB Accident FTW89LA051
> **PIPER PA-32-260** · 1989-02-17 · CONROE, TX, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW89LA051
- **Event ID:** 20001213X27726
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-02-17
- **Location:** CONROE, TX, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 4
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-32-260
- **Registration:** N3976W
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

FAILURE OF THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT DUE TO FATIGUE. THE LOW CEILING, DARK NIGHT, AND TREES IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA WERE FACTORS.

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