# NTSB Accident DEN89FA155
> **PIPER PA-16** · 1989-07-05 · MINOT, ND, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DEN89FA155
- **Event ID:** 20001213X28791
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-07-05
- **Location:** MINOT, ND, USA
- **Coordinates:** 48.230182, -101.289306
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-16
- **Registration:** N5295H
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

FAILURE OF THE AIRFRAME TUBING (LONGERON) AT THE LOWER FORWARD DOOR FRAME DUE TO CORROSION.  A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS FAILURE OF MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL TO COMPLY WITH SERVICE BULLETIN #819.

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