# NTSB Accident NYC90FA040
> **PIPER PA-60-602P** · 1989-12-21 · FRENCHTOWN, NJ, USA · FATL
## 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.

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