# NTSB Accident MIA02LA108
> **Piper PA-32R-301** · 2002-06-07 · Meridian, MS, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA02LA108
- **Event ID:** 20020612X00870
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-06-07
- **Location:** Meridian, MS, USA
- **Coordinates:** 32.332221, -88.751113
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-32R-301
- **Registration:** N697MA
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

inadequate quality control of the manufacturing processes of the crankshaft gear bolt, resulting in failure of the gear bolt, due to hydrogen embrittlement, a total loss of engine power, and damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.

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