N30511

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA-32RT-300T S/N: 32R-7887280

Summary

On July 09, 1990, a Piper PA-32RT-300T (N30511) was involved in an accident near Prineville, OR. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE LEFT INTERMEDIATE EXHAUST PIPE, IN-FLIGHT ENGINE FIRE AND SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT, RESULTING IN IMPAIRMENT OF THE PILOT AND HIS SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF CONTROL.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA90FA129. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N30511.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, July 9, 1990
NTSB Number
SEA90FA129
Location
PRINEVILLE, OR
Event ID
20001212X23818
Coordinates
44.099994, -120.659767
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE LEFT INTERMEDIATE EXHAUST PIPE, IN-FLIGHT ENGINE FIRE AND SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT, RESULTING IN IMPAIRMENT OF THE PILOT AND HIS SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF CONTROL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32R-7887280
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2003
Model / ICAO
PA-32RT-300T P32T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
7
FAA Model
PA32-301XTC

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
N30511 LLC
Address
PO BOX 1034
City
AUBURNDALE
State / Zip Code
FL 33823-1034
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# SEA90FA129