# NTSB Accident SEA96LA206
> **Piper PA-22-108** · 1996-08-30 · ASHLAND, OR, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA96LA206
- **Event ID:** 20001208X06641
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-08-30
- **Location:** ASHLAND, OR, USA
- **Coordinates:** 42.149162, -122.529273
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-22-108
- **Registration:** N4992Z
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

inadequate inspection of the airplane by maintenance personnel,and a worn exhaust clamp, which resulted in a disconnected exhaust pipe, exhaust leak, burning and shorting of electrical wiring associated with the voltage regulator, and a cabin fire.

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