N999MAPIPER PA-32-300 1989-07-16 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-32-300 S/N: 32-40854

Summary

On July 16, 1989, a Piper PA-32-300 (N999MA) was involved in an accident near Luquillo, PR. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF THE LEFT EXHAUST STACK WHICH RESULTED IN AN ENGINE FIRE, LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, AND SUBSEQUENT DITCHING OF THE ACFT IN OCEAN WATERS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA89LA200. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N999MA.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 16, 1989
NTSB Number
MIA89LA200
Location
LUQUILLO, PR
Event ID
20001213X28904
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE LEFT EXHAUST STACK WHICH RESULTED IN AN ENGINE FIRE, LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, AND SUBSEQUENT DITCHING OF THE ACFT IN OCEAN WATERS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32-40854
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1970
Model / ICAO
PA-32-300 PA32
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SMITH VINCENT A
Address
CHARLOTTE AMALIE PO BOX 12224
Status
Deregistered
City
ST THOMAS
State / Zip Code
VI 00801
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# MIA89LA200