# NTSB Accident SEA96LA164
> **Piper PA-46-350P** · 1996-07-08 · HILLSBORO, OR, USA · NONE
## 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).

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