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Aviation accident FTW96LA086

SERS · Piper PA-28-160 · 1996-01-08 · DECATUR, TX, USA

Event

NTSB number
FTW96LA086
Event ID
20001208X05132
Type
Accident
Date
1996-01-08
Location
DECATUR, TX, USA
Coordinates
33.229187, -97.589912

Injuries

Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
Piper
Model
PA-28-160
Registration
N5505W
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

the pilot's failure to follow proper starting procedures, and an inadequate tie-down.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
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