N7509ZPIPER PA-25-235 1991-09-21 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

PIPER PA-25-235 S/N: PA25-3543

Summary

On September 21, 1991, a Piper PA-25-235 (N7509Z) was involved in an accident near Brewton, AL. 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 INFLIGHT SEPARATION OF THE LEFT WING RESULTING FROM CORROSION OF THE WING FRONT SPAR FITTING ASSEMBLY. A FACTOR WAS INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL91LA178. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7509Z.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 21, 1991
NTSB Number
ATL91LA178
Location
BREWTON, AL
Event ID
20001212X18028
Coordinates
31.109291, -87.069671
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE INFLIGHT SEPARATION OF THE LEFT WING RESULTING FROM CORROSION OF THE WING FRONT SPAR FITTING ASSEMBLY. A FACTOR WAS INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
PA25-3543
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1965
Model / ICAO
PA-25-235 PA25
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WALLACE FLYING SERVICE INC
Address
STAR RT A BOX 138
Status
Deregistered
City
ATMORE
State / Zip Code
AL 36502
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# ATL91LA178