N8194X

Substantial
Fatal

PIPER PA-32R-301T S/N: 32R8029086

Summary

On April 09, 1992, a Piper PA-32R-301T (N8194X) was involved in an accident near Albuquerque, NM. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FUEL LINE FAILURE DUE TO VIBRATORY FATIGUE. FACTORS WERE IMPROPER MAINTENANCE, MANUFACTURER INFORMATION FOR FUEL LINE NOT AVAILABLE, AND THE PILOTS' FAILURE TO FOLLOW EMERGENCY PROCEDURES.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW92GA111. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8194X.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, April 9, 1992
NTSB Number
FTW92GA111
Location
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Event ID
20001211X14418
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FUEL LINE FAILURE DUE TO VIBRATORY FATIGUE. FACTORS WERE IMPROPER MAINTENANCE, MANUFACTURER INFORMATION FOR FUEL LINE NOT AVAILABLE, AND THE PILOTS' FAILURE TO FOLLOW EMERGENCY PROCEDURES.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32R8029086
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-32R-301T P32R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
NEW MEXICO TRANSP DEPT
Address
PO BOX 579
Status
Deregistered
City
SANTA FE
State / Zip Code
NM 87504
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# FTW92GA111