| - | ACCIDENT DETAILS |
| Date: | March 21, 1980 |
| Time: | 1949 |
| Location: | Houston, Texas |
| Operator: | Eagle Commuter |
| Flight #: | ? |
| Route: | Houston - Brownwood |
| AC Type: | Piper PA-28-180 |
| Registration: | N55932 |
| cn / ln: | 28-7305503 |
| Aboard: | 10 (passengers:8 crew:2) |
| Fatalities: | 7 (passengers:5 crew:2) |
| Ground: | 0 |
| Summary: | The right engine failed while taking off. The plane plunged to the ground, struck a helicopter, a small plane, four parked cars, and slammed into a hanger and burst into flames. The engine failed for undetermined reasons. Improper emergency procedures. The pilot did not properly configure aircraft and land immediately. |
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