# NTSB Accident SEA89LA045
> **PIPER PA-31** · 1989-02-01 · SPARKS, NV, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA89LA045
- **Event ID:** 20001213X27674
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-02-01
- **Location:** SPARKS, NV, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.540298, -119.749473
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 2
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-31
- **Registration:** N88RG
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF THE FORCED LANDING PROFILE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE RIGHT TURBOCHARGER AND THE PILOT'S IMPROPER HANDLING OF THE LANDING GEAR SYSTEM.

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