N4766YPIPER PA-25-260 1992-07-18 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-25-260 S/N: L-11951-40AC

Summary

On July 18, 1992, a Piper PA-25-260 (N4766Y) was involved in an accident near Decker, IN. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF THE RIGHT WING SPAR, IMPROPER MAINTENANCE/MODIFICATION, AND FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI92DEX03. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4766Y.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 18, 1992
NTSB Number
CHI92DEX03
Location
DECKER, IN
Event ID
20001211X15098
Coordinates
38.510074, -87.520111
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE RIGHT WING SPAR, IMPROPER MAINTENANCE/MODIFICATION, AND FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
L-11951-40AC
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-25-260 PA25
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
AIR AID INC
Address
RR 1 PO BOX 32
Status
Deregistered
City
PATOKA
State / Zip Code
IN 47666
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# CHI92DEX03