MINR · PIPER PA-36-285 · 2013-05-14 · Galena, KS, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN13LA280
Event ID
20130515X63932
Type
Accident
Date
2013-05-14
Location
Galena, KS, USA
Coordinates
37.068889, -94.664718
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-36-285
Registration
N57719
FAR Part
137
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The loss of engine power due to improper maintenance by an unknown individual that led to the degradation and deterioration of the No. 2 piston, which was undetected because of overdue maintenance.