NONE · Piper PA-28-161 · 2005-04-15 · Groveland, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA05LA093
Event ID
20050419X00474
Type
Accident
Date
2005-04-15
Location
Groveland, FL, USA
Coordinates
28.403888, -81.839447
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-28-161
Registration
N270FT
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's poorly planned approach during a precautionary landing following partial loss of engine power resulting in a go-around and subsequent in-flight collision with trees. A contributing factor in the accident was the inadequate maintenance by the mechanic/pilot for his failure to comply with Lycoming SB 388C, following a stuck exhaust valve.