N9240TPIPER PA-38-112 1992-07-25 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

PIPER PA-38-112 S/N: 3878A0288

Summary

On July 25, 1992, a Piper PA-38-112 (N9240T) was involved in an accident near Carrollton, TX. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. FACTORS WERE THE FAILED CARBURETOR DE-ICE SYSTEM VALVE RESULTING IN AN INOPERATIVE CARBURETOR AND THE INADEQUATE ANNUAL INSPECTION BY COMPANY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW92LA188. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9240T.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 25, 1992
NTSB Number
FTW92LA188
Location
CARROLLTON, TX
Event ID
20001211X15162
Coordinates
32.979606, -96.889434
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. FACTORS WERE THE FAILED CARBURETOR DE-ICE SYSTEM VALVE RESULTING IN AN INOPERATIVE CARBURETOR AND THE INADEQUATE ANNUAL INSPECTION BY COMPANY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
3878A0288
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
PA-38-112 PA38
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
STRAMEL AVIATION INC
Address
4400 GLENN CURTISS DR S-221
Status
Deregistered
City
DALLAS
State / Zip Code
TX 75248
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# FTW92LA188