N6941ZPIPER PA-25-235 1989-07-08 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

PIPER PA-25-235 S/N: 25-2686

Summary

On July 08, 1989, a Piper PA-25-235 (N6941Z) was involved in an accident near Goodway, AL. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE IN-FLIGHT SEPARATION OF THE LEFT WING WHICH FAILED BECAUSE OF A CORROSION INDUCED FATIGUE FRACTURE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL89DKJ06. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6941Z.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 8, 1989
NTSB Number
ATL89DKJ06
Location
GOODWAY, AL
Event ID
20001213X28710
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE IN-FLIGHT SEPARATION OF THE LEFT WING WHICH FAILED BECAUSE OF A CORROSION INDUCED FATIGUE FRACTURE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
25-2686
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
BOOKER DANNY H
Address
PO BOX 42
Status
Deregistered
City
GOODWAY
State / Zip Code
AL 36449
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# ATL89DKJ06