# NTSB Accident ERA11FA334
> **PIPER PA-24-250** · 2011-06-10 · Westbrook, CT, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA11FA334
- **Event ID:** 20110610X73839
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2011-06-10
- **Location:** Westbrook, CT, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.338611, -72.508056
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-24-250
- **Registration:** N8233P
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

A total loss of engine power during approach due to inadequate torque on the No. 3 cylinder hold-down nuts.

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*Source: [NTSB CAROL](https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-main-public/basic-search?source=ntsb&type=event&ntsb_number=ERA11FA334) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*