# NTSB Accident MIA06FA024
> **Piper PA-32-300** · 2005-11-23 · Mims, FL, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA06FA024
- **Event ID:** 20051130X01904
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2005-11-23
- **Location:** Mims, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 28.683332, -80.866668
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-32-300
- **Registration:** N666DE
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The loss of engine power due to improper installation of the #2 cylinder by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the separation of the cylinder as a result of fatigue cracking of the cylinder to crankcase fasteners.  A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

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