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Aviation accident ATL89FA078

2 fatal · PIPER PA-28-140 · 1989-01-18 · BAGLEY, AL, USA

Event

NTSB number
ATL89FA078
Event ID
20001213X27528
Type
Accident
Date
1989-01-18
Location
BAGLEY, AL, USA
Coordinates
33.709144, -86.969787

Injuries

Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3

Aircraft

Make
PIPER
Model
PA-28-140
Registration
N8456R
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE BY OTHER MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL WHICH ALLOWED A FOREIGN OBJECT TO REMAIN IN THE ENGINE AND DAMAGE/SHORT THE SPARK PLUGS IN THE #2 AND #3 CYLINDERS. TREES IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT. IF SHOULDER HARNESSES HAD BEEN INSTALLED AND USED, INJURY(S) MAY HAVE BEEN LESS SEVERE.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
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