# NTSB Accident FTW92LA178
> **PIPER PA-44-180** · 1992-07-03 · PORT ISABEL, TX, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW92LA178
- **Event ID:** 20001211X15154
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1992-07-03
- **Location:** PORT ISABEL, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 26.069953, -97.220024
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-44-180
- **Registration:** N46RJ
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE LOSS OF POWER TO THE RIGHT ENGINE DUE TO A FRACTURED CRANKSHAFT WHILE THE LEFT ENGINE WAS SECURED. FACTORS WERE THE DUAL STUDENTS FAILURE TO USE CARBURETOR HEAT WHILE PERFORMING MANEUVERS AND THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.

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