# NTSB Accident FTW02LA223
> **Piper PA-36-285** · 2002-08-02 · Altus, OK, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW02LA223
- **Event ID:** 20020802X01292
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-08-02
- **Location:** Altus, OK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.650001, -99.26667
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-36-285
- **Registration:** N57597
- **FAR Part:** 137
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The loss of engine power as a result of the fracture of a compressor turbine blade due to fatigue.  A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

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