N140RDPIPER PA-31-350 1992-04-28 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-31-350 S/N: 31-7552051

Summary

On April 28, 1992, a Piper PA-31-350 (N140RD) was involved in an incident near Houston, 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: THE FAILURE OF THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM SEAL AND THE SUBSEQUENT FLUID LEAK.

This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW92LA121. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N140RD.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, April 28, 1992
NTSB Number
FTW92LA121
Location
HOUSTON, TX
Event ID
20001211X14435
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM SEAL AND THE SUBSEQUENT FLUID LEAK.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
31-7552051
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
PA-31-350 PA31
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
8
FAA Model
PA-31-350

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ALPHA WHISKEY 3 LLC
Address
101 HIGHPOINTE CT STE C
City
BRANDON
State / Zip Code
MS 39042-7041
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# FTW92LA121