N563PRPIPER PA-32-260 1991-10-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

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

Summary

On October 04, 1991, a Piper PA-32-260 (N563PR) was involved in an incident near Vieques, PR. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: INADEQUATE AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE INSPECTION RESULTING IN THE DEFECTIVE MUFFLER WHICH FAILED AND CAUSED AN INFLIGHT FIRE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report MIA92LA010. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N563PR.

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