SERS · Piper PA-24-250 · 2005-08-13 · Challis, ID, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA05LA170
Event ID
20050817X01270
Type
Accident
Date
2005-08-13
Location
Challis, ID, USA
Coordinates
44.523056, -114.217498
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
2
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-24-250
Registration
N6677P
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The installation of an improper oil gasket by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of engine oil and subsequent loss of engine power during the emergency descent.