# NTSB Accident MIA05LA093
> **Piper PA-28-161** · 2005-04-15 · Groveland, FL, USA · NONE
## 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.

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