NTSB Identification: CHI96LA101.
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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.
