# NTSB Accident ATL89FA078
> **PIPER PA-28-140** · 1989-01-18 · BAGLEY, AL, USA · FATL
## 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.

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