# NTSB Accident CEN13LA280
> **PIPER PA-36-285** · 2013-05-14 · Galena, KS, USA · MINR
## 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.

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