# NTSB Accident ATL89LA178
> **PIPER PA-32RT-300T** · 1989-07-12 · COLUMBUS, OH, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ATL89LA178
- **Event ID:** 20001213X28722
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-07-12
- **Location:** COLUMBUS, OH, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.969161, -83.129516
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 3
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-32RT-300T
- **Registration:** N2153K
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE PROPELLER GOVERNOR IDLER-GEAR SHAFT RETAINING SET-SCREW, WHICH LED TO AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AND RESULTED IN A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER; AND THE REDUCTION OF THE PILOT'S ABILITY TO SEE OUTSIDE THE AIRPLANE DUE TO OIL ON THE WINDSHIELD.

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