Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, January 18, 1989
NTSB Number
ATL89FA078
Location
BAGLEY, AL
Event ID
20001213X27528
Coordinates
33.709144, -86.969787
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE BY OTHER MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL WHICH ALLOWED A FOREIGN OBJECT TO REMAIN IN THE ENGINE AND DAMAGE/SHORT THE SPARK PLUGS IN THE #2 AND #3 CYLINDERS. TREES IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT. IF SHOULDER HARNESSES HAD BEEN INSTALLED AND USED, INJURY(S) MAY HAVE BEEN LESS SEVERE.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N8456R
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-22358
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
FOWLER A O
Address
386 WOODSMOKE
Status
Deregistered
City
SOUTHAVEN
State / Zip Code
MS 38657
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# ATL89FA078