# NTSB Accident CHI92DEX03
> **PIPER PA-25-260** · 1992-07-18 · DECKER, IN, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI92DEX03
- **Event ID:** 20001211X15098
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1992-07-18
- **Location:** DECKER, IN, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.510074, -87.520111
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-25-260
- **Registration:** N4766Y
- **FAR Part:** 137
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

FAILURE OF THE RIGHT WING SPAR, IMPROPER MAINTENANCE/MODIFICATION, AND FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE.

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