# NTSB Accident NYC06LA038
> **Piper PA-24-180** · 2005-11-26 · Lincoln Park, NJ, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC06LA038
- **Event ID:** 20051210X01961
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2005-11-26
- **Location:** Lincoln Park, NJ, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.947498, -74.314445
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 2
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-24-180
- **Registration:** N6858P
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The improper installation of the helicoil by the non-certificated mechanic, and the inadequate inspection of the installation by the certificated mechanic.

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*Source: [NTSB CAROL](https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-main-public/basic-search?source=ntsb&type=event&ntsb_number=NYC06LA038) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*