# NTSB Accident ERA13LA407
> **PIPER PA-32R-300** · 2013-09-08 · Guntersville, AL, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA13LA407
- **Event ID:** 20130909X84734
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2013-09-08
- **Location:** Guntersville, AL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.404445, -86.267219
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-32R-300
- **Registration:** N8362C
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The improper installation of the engine magneto by unknown maintenance personnel, which resulted in the magneto separating from the engine and a subsequent total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delay in proceeding directly to the nearest airport and his failure to prevent the automatic extension of the landing gear following the total loss of engine power, which resulted in a landing undershoot.

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