N8128BPIPER PA-32R-301T 1990-01-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-32R-301T S/N: 32R8029018

Summary

On January 14, 1990, a Piper PA-32R-301T (N8128B) was involved in an incident near Liberty, TX. 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: LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FAILURE OF THE TAPPET FACES. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN IN WHICH THE FORCED LANDING WAS MADE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW90LA055. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8128B.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, January 14, 1990
NTSB Number
FTW90LA055
Location
LIBERTY, TX
Event ID
20001212X22423
Coordinates
30.039281, -94.789451
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FAILURE OF THE TAPPET FACES. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN IN WHICH THE FORCED LANDING WAS MADE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32R8029018
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-32R-301T P32R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MCGUINNIS JOSEPH G
Address
10130 E BECKER LN
City
SCOTTSDALE
State / Zip Code
AZ 85260-6350
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# FTW90LA055