| Crash location | Unknown |
| Nearest city | Bagley, AL
33.755660°N, 87.001665°W |
| Tail number | N8456R |
|---|---|
| Accident date | 18 Jan 1989 |
| Aircraft type | Piper PA-28-140 |
| Additional details: | None |
INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE BY OTHER MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL WHICH ALLOWED A FOREIGN OBJECT TO REMAIN IN THE ENGINE AND DAMAGE/SHORT THE SPARK PLUGS IN THE #2 AND #3 CYLINDERS. TREES IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT. IF SHOULDER HARNESSES HAD BEEN INSTALLED AND USED, INJURY(S) MAY HAVE BEEN LESS SEVERE.