MINR · Piper PA-28-161 · 2005-09-06 · Babylon, NY, USA
Event
NTSB number
IAD05LA133
Event ID
20050917X01489
Type
Accident
Date
2005-09-06
Location
Babylon, NY, USA
Coordinates
40.623611, -73.26139
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
3
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-28-161
Registration
N8270M
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A broken piston and exhaust valve tappet which resulted in a total loss of engine power, and a forced landing to unsuitable terrain. A contributing factor was the failure of the operator to overhaul the engine at the manufacturer's recommended interval.