N289RLPIPER PA-23 1991-07-11 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

PIPER PA-23 S/N: 23-1548

Summary

On July 11, 1991, a Piper PA-23 (N289RL) was involved in an accident near Cresson, TX. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNKNOWN REASONS AND THE FAILURE OF THE CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR/PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO FEATHER THE PROPELLER.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW91LA120. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N289RL.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, July 11, 1991
NTSB Number
FTW91LA120
Location
CRESSON, TX
Event ID
20001212X17556
Coordinates
32.529865, -97.649673
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNKNOWN REASONS AND THE FAILURE OF THE CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR/PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO FEATHER THE PROPELLER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
23-1548
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-23 PA23
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BOURLAND FIELD INC
Address
RT 5 BOX 247Z
Status
Deregistered
City
FORT WORTH
State / Zip Code
TX 76126
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# FTW91LA120