SERS · Piper PA28R · 2019-04-03 · Prairieville, LA, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN19LA132
Event ID
20190501X24852
Type
Accident
Date
2019-04-03
Location
Prairieville, LA, USA
Coordinates
30.346389, -91.029441
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA28R
Registration
N41AT
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
MINR
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
Installation of an incorrect engine oil drain valve, which resulted in damage to the valve during landing gear retraction and subsequent engine failure due to oil starvation. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to comply with the Airworthiness Directive regarding the engine oil drain valve.