# NTSB Accident NYC92LA036
> **PIPER PA-31-T1040** · 1991-11-24 · PORTLAND, ME, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC92LA036
- **Event ID:** 20001212X18518
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-11-24
- **Location:** PORTLAND, ME, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-31-T1040
- **Registration:** N24894
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DUSK
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

THE EXCESSIVE FUEL PRESSURE DURING INFLIGHT FUEL TRANSFERRING, WHICH RESULTED IN THE RUPTURE OF THE WING TANK AND SUBSEQUENT DAMAGE TO THE WING.  ALSO CAUSAL TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE INADEQUATE FUEL TANK VENT SYSTEM AND THE INACCURATE FUEL QUANTITY SYSTEM.

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