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Aviation accident CEN25LA018

MINR · PIPER PA-32R-301 · 2024-10-17 · Van, TX, USA

Event

NTSB number
CEN25LA018
Event ID
20241017195337
Type
Accident
Date
2024-10-17
Location
Van, TX, USA
Coordinates
32.538302, -95.670379

Injuries

Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
3
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3

Aircraft

Make
PIPER
Model
PA-32R-301
Registration
N81481
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The mechanic’s improper maintenance of the engine’s air induction scat duct, which collapsed during the flight and resulted in a loss of engine power.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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