# NTSB Accident NYC08LA086
> **PIPER PA-28-R200** · 2008-01-25 · York, SC, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC08LA086
- **Event ID:** 20080210X00161
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2008-01-25
- **Location:** York, SC, USA
- **Coordinates:** 35.031944, -81.252777
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-28-R200
- **Registration:** N1939T
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

Loss of engine power due to improper welding of the crankcase, which resulted in fatigue failure of the through-studs and a subsequent separation of the number two cylinder. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.

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