NONE · Piper PA-46-350P · 1996-07-08 · HILLSBORO, OR, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA96LA164
Event ID
20001208X06379
Type
Accident
Date
1996-07-08
Location
HILLSBORO, OR, USA
Coordinates
45.579055, -122.909996
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
5
Total aboard
5
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-46-350P
Registration
N58VJ
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
blockage of the vents to both wing fuel tanks, after unknown personnel failed to remove tape (protective covering) from the vents, which resulted in collapsed fuel tanks (and wing damage).