# NTSB Accident MKC89LA152
> **PIPER PA-32-300** · 1989-07-04 · EXCELSOR SPRGS, MO, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MKC89LA152
- **Event ID:** 20001213X28928
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-07-04
- **Location:** EXCELSOR SPRGS, MO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.350673, -94.230598
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-32-300
- **Registration:** N4175R
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE AIRCRAFT ENGINE AND THE PILOTS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING THE LANDING ROLL. IMPROPER MAINTENANCE, THE DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS, AND RESTRICTED VISIBILITY DUE TO OIL ON THE WINDSCREEN WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

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