ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 357710
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| Date: | Friday 1 March 1996 |
| Time: | 19:00 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-28-140 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N95394 |
| MSN: | 28-25890 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1969 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2085 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-E3D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Pittsburg, KS -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (KPTS) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot stated that she and her passenger became incapacitated after takeoff. The airplane impacted the terrain. Both occupants were hospitalized for observation and testing for carbon monoxide. Tests were positive for carbon monoxide. A subsequent examination of the muffler system found holes in the muffler. An annual inspection had been performed 4 flight-hours prior to the accident, on 2/20/96.
Probable Cause: an inadequate annual inspection by maintenance personnel, a deteriorated muffler, and pilot incapacitation due to carbon monoxide.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI96LA101
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Mar-2024 20:54 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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