N46RJ

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-44-180 S/N: 44-8195006

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 3, 1992
NTSB Number
FTW92LA178
Location
PORT ISABEL, TX
Event ID
20001211X15154
Coordinates
26.069953, -97.220024
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE LOSS OF POWER TO THE RIGHT ENGINE DUE TO A FRACTURED CRANKSHAFT WHILE THE LEFT ENGINE WAS SECURED. FACTORS WERE THE DUAL STUDENTS FAILURE TO USE CARBURETOR HEAT WHILE PERFORMING MANEUVERS AND THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N46RJ
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
44-8195006
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1980
Model / ICAO
PA-44-180 PA44
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
AVLEASE INC
Address
725 MARKET ST
Status
Deregistered
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
DE 19801
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# FTW92LA178