SERS · PIPER PA-25-260 · 1992-05-21 · DES ARC, AR, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW92LA138
Event ID
20001211X14658
Type
Accident
Date
1992-05-21
Location
DES ARC, AR, USA
Coordinates
34.970611, -91.499229
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-25-260
Registration
N7354Z
FAR Part
137
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE POWER LOSS DUE TO THE FAILED EXHAUST STACK RESULTANT FROM INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION. FACTORS WERE THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE LANDING AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED.