MINR · PIPER PA-28-181 · 2012-04-08 · Casper, WY, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR12LA161
Event ID
20120409X70107
Type
Accident
Date
2012-04-08
Location
Casper, WY, USA
Coordinates
43.033611, -106.583053
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-28-181
Registration
N30997
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a failed piston pin plug, which resulted in engine oil contamination and subsequent oil starvation. Contributing to the loss of power was the failure of maintenance personnel to identify contaminants produced by the failing plug during the last oil filter inspection.