# NTSB Accident CHI07LA071
> **Piper PA-32-300** · 2007-02-11 · Pellston, MI, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI07LA071
- **Event ID:** 20070216X00199
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2007-02-11
- **Location:** Pellston, MI, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 2
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-32-300
- **Registration:** N4258R
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NITE
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The fatigue failure of the engine cylinder which resulted in a complete loss of engine power, and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the subsequent forced landing. Contributing to the accident were the night lighting condition, and trees.

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