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N840A – PIPER PA-22 – 1989-04-24 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-22 S/N: 22-140

Summary

On April 24, 1989, a Piper PA-22 (N840A) was involved in an incident near Truckee, CA. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF FUEL LINES BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL WHO INSTALLED THE ENGINE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX89LA171. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N840A.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, April 24, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89LA171
Location
TRUCKEE, CA
Event ID
20001213X28134
Coordinates
38.350364, -121.420051
Nearest Airport
Flying B Ranch Airport (CN38)
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF FUEL LINES BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL WHO INSTALLED THE ENGINE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N840A
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-140
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-22 PA22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WANDT STEVEN J
Address
PO BOX 3079
Status
Deregistered
City
TRUCKEE
State / Zip Code
CA 95734
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# LAX89LA171

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