Aviation accident FTW96FA183

4 fatal · Piper PA-28-151 · 1996-04-27 · VERA, OK, USA

Event

NTSB number: FTW96FA183
Event ID: 20001208X05545
Type: Accident
Date: 1996-04-27
Location: VERA, OK, USA
Coordinates: 36.44918, -95.880508

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 4
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 4

Aircraft

Make: Piper
Model: PA-28-151
Registration: N7845C
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

improper installation by unknown person(s) of incorrect exhaust system clamps, which led to an exhaust system disconnect and a subsequent engine compartment fire.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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