N7354ZPIPER PA-25-260 1992-05-21 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-25-260 S/N: 25-3306

Summary

On May 21, 1992, a Piper PA-25-260 (N7354Z) was involved in an accident near Des Arc, AR. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE POWER LOSS DUE TO THE FAILED EXHAUST STACK RESULTANT FROM INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION. FACTORS WERE THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE LANDING AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW92LA138. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7354Z.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, May 21, 1992
NTSB Number
FTW92LA138
Location
DES ARC, AR
Event ID
20001211X14658
Coordinates
34.970611, -91.499229
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE POWER LOSS DUE TO THE FAILED EXHAUST STACK RESULTANT FROM INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION. FACTORS WERE THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE LANDING AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
25-3306
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1965
Model / ICAO
PA-25-260 PA25
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ENGLAND FLYING SERVICE INC
Address
RT 1 BOX 4
Status
Deregistered
City
ENGLAND
State / Zip Code
AR 72046
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# FTW92LA138