# NTSB Accident ATL89FA214
> **PIPER PA-28R-180** · 1989-09-17 · GORDON, AL, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ATL89FA214
- **Event ID:** 20001213X29292
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-09-17
- **Location:** GORDON, AL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 31.140838, -85.090568
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 3
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-28R-180
- **Registration:** N7503J
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE FUEL GASCOLATOR BOWL BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL LEAKAGE AND A LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE TO THE ENGINE.

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