N563PR

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-32-260 S/N: 32-7200027

Accident Details

Date
Friday, October 4, 1991
NTSB Number
MIA92LA010
Location
VIEQUES, PR
Event ID
20001212X18350
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

INADEQUATE AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE INSPECTION RESULTING IN THE DEFECTIVE MUFFLER WHICH FAILED AND CAUSED AN INFLIGHT FIRE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32-7200027
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-32-260 PA32
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
PA-32-260

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
POPE COUNTY AVIATION LLC
Address
2255 CROW MOUNTAIN RD
City
RUSSELLVILLE
State / Zip Code
AR 72802-1800
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# MIA92LA010