NTSB Incident Report on the Piper PA-28-140 at Pittsburg, KS (CHI96LA101)

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Sunday, January 16, 2000 at 12:00 AM ET

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A Piper PA-28-140 crashed after the pilot and passenger became incapacitated due to carbon monoxide poisoning shortly after takeoff.
Tests confirmed carbon monoxide in the occupants, and a subsequent examination revealed holes in the aircraft's muffler system.
The accident's probable cause was attributed to pilot incapacitation from carbon monoxide poisoning, a deteriorated muffler, and an inadequate annual inspection performed just 4 flight-hours prior.

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NTSB Identification: CHI96LA101.
The docket is stored in the (offline) NTSBImaging System.

Accident occurred MAR-01-96 at PITTSBURG, KS
Aircraft: Piper PA-28-140, registration: N95394
Injuries: 2 Uninjured.

The pilot stated that she and her passenger became incapacitated after takeoff. Theairplane impacted the terrain. Both occupants were hospitalized for observation andtesting for carbon monoxide. Tests were positive for carbon monoxide. A subsequentexamination of the muffler system found holes in the muffler. An annual inspection hadbeen performed 4 flight-hours prior to the accident, on 2/20/96.

Probable Cause
an inadequate annual inspection by maintenance personnel, a deteriorated muffler, andpilot incapacitation due to carbon monoxide.