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Aviation accident NYC90FA040

1 fatal · PIPER PA-60-602P · 1989-12-21 · FRENCHTOWN, NJ, USA

Event

NTSB number
NYC90FA040
Event ID
20001213X30005
Type
Accident
Date
1989-12-21
Location
FRENCHTOWN, NJ, USA

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make
PIPER
Model
PA-60-602P
Registration
N6894Y
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
DEST

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC

Probable cause

THE INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION OF THE TURBOCHARGER TAILPIPE EXHAUST STACK ON THE RIGHT ENGINE BY THE MECHANIC(S). THE FAILURE OF THE TAILPIPE PERMITTED HEAT FROM THE EXHAUST TO WEAKEN THE MAIN SPAR OF THE RIGHT WING RESULTING IN A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
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