N7178ZPIPER PA-25-235 1990-08-15 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

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

Summary

On August 15, 1990, a Piper PA-25-235 (N7178Z) was involved in an incident near Fabens, 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: ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO SHORTING OF THE MAGNETO'S 'P' LEAD, AND FAILURE OF THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.

This incident is documented in NTSB report DEN90DQA03. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7178Z.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 15, 1990
NTSB Number
DEN90DQA03
Location
FABENS, TX
Event ID
20001212X23972
Coordinates
31.500686, -106.149528
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO SHORTING OF THE MAGNETO'S 'P' LEAD, AND FAILURE OF THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
25-235
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1964
Model / ICAO
PA-25-235 PA25
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HEMME CURTIS L
Address
303 BAUMAN ROAD
Status
Deregistered
City
EL PASO
State / Zip Code
TX 79927
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# DEN90DQA03