# NTSB Accident FTW96LA086
> **Piper PA-28-160** · 1996-01-08 · DECATUR, TX, USA · SERS
## 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.

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