N32062PIPER PA-32-300 1989-07-16 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
None

PIPER PA-32-300 S/N: 327540011

Summary

On July 16, 1989, a Piper PA-32-300 (N32062) was involved in an incident near Quinhagak, AK. All 7 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: POWERPLANT FAILURE FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON, WHICH RESULTED IN AN ENGINE VIBRATION, OIL LEAK AND A FIRE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC89LA124. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N32062.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 16, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC89LA124
Location
QUINHAGAK , AK
Event ID
20001213X28702
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
7
Total Aboard
7

Probable Cause and Findings

POWERPLANT FAILURE FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON, WHICH RESULTED IN AN ENGINE VIBRATION, OIL LEAK AND A FIRE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
327540011
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-32-300 PA32
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Status
Deregistered
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# ANC89LA124