N107EHPIPER PA-28-140 1992-01-22 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28-140 S/N: 28-7525057

Summary

On January 22, 1992, a Piper PA-28-140 (N107EH) was involved in an incident near Denton, TX. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: FOULED SPARK PLUGS, LOOSE SPARK PLUG IGNITION LEAD, EXHAUST LEAK, AND CYLINDER LEAK. FACTORS WERE AN INADEQUATE ANNUAL INSPECTION, POOR MAINTENANCE, AND OPERATION BY THE PILOT WITH KNOWN MECHANICAL DEFICIENCIES.

This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW92LA059. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N107EH.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, January 22, 1992
NTSB Number
FTW92LA059
Location
DENTON, TX
Event ID
20001211X13991
Coordinates
33.190879, -97.129203
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

FOULED SPARK PLUGS, LOOSE SPARK PLUG IGNITION LEAD, EXHAUST LEAK, AND CYLINDER LEAK. FACTORS WERE AN INADEQUATE ANNUAL INSPECTION, POOR MAINTENANCE, AND OPERATION BY THE PILOT WITH KNOWN MECHANICAL DEFICIENCIES.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-7525057
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
PA-28-140 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
TWEEDDALE THOMAS ALLAN
Address
43 HIDDEN VALLEY RD
Status
Deregistered
City
DENTON
State / Zip Code
TX 76208
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW92LA059