# NTSB Accident IAD05LA133
> **Piper PA-28-161** · 2005-09-06 · Babylon, NY, USA · MINR
## 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.

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