# NTSB Accident FTW91FA045
> **PIPER PA-60-600** · 1991-03-01 · FORT CHAFFEE, AR, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW91FA045
- **Event ID:** 20001212X16597
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-03-01
- **Location:** FORT CHAFFEE, AR, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-60-600
- **Registration:** N7488S
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S OPERATION OF THE AIRCRAFT WITH KNOWN DEFICIENCIES IN EQUIPMENT. FACTORS WERE THE IMPROPER OVERHAUL OF THE ENGINES BY OTHER MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL RESULTING IN OIL LOSS, DETERIORATED ENGINE PERFORMANCE, AND UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.

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