# NTSB Accident FTW95FA184
> **PIPER PA-28-180** · 1995-04-30 · PORTER, TX, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW95FA184
- **Event ID:** 20001207X03278
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1995-04-30
- **Location:** PORTER, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 30.100564, -95.289947
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-28-180
- **Registration:** N7573W
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO IDENTIFY THE UNSAFE CONDITION CREATED BY CARRYING A BATTERY WITH JUMPER CABLES ATTACHED IN THE BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT AND THE ENSUING FIRE IN THE BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT.

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