# NTSB Accident MIA05LA071
> **Piper PA-24-260** · 2005-03-07 · Merritt Island, FL, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA05LA071
- **Event ID:** 20050311X00299
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2005-03-07
- **Location:** Merritt Island, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 28.341388, -80.685279
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-24-260
- **Registration:** N9446P
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The owner/pilot/mechanics inadequate installation of a fuel line resulting in a fuel leak,  partial loss of engine power, and force landing in swampy terrain.

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