# NTSB Accident FTW92LA138
> **PIPER PA-25-260** · 1992-05-21 · DES ARC, AR, USA · SERS
## 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.

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