SERS · Piper PA32-R-301T · 2001-02-17 · Haslet, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW01LA068
Event ID
20010301X00528
Type
Accident
Date
2001-02-17
Location
Haslet, TX, USA
Coordinates
32.94984, -97.330986
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
3
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA32-R-301T
Registration
N8355L
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the improper installation of the oil filter bypass valve by an unknown person, which resulted in the loss of engine oil and subsequent loss of total power during a normal descent. A contributing factor to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.