# NTSB Accident FTW94FA065
> **PIPER PA-24-250** · 1994-01-16 · RATCLIFF, TX, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW94FA065
- **Event ID:** 20001206X00619
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1994-01-16
- **Location:** RATCLIFF, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 31.389825, -95.13002
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 3
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-24-250
- **Registration:** N6522P
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AND ALLOWED IT TO EXCEED ITS DESIGN STRESS LIMITS, WHICH RESULTED IN OVERLOAD FAILURE OF THE STABILATORS AND RIGHT OUTBOARD WING SECTION.

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