Accident Details
Date
Friday, April 10, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92LA171
Location
TUCSON, AZ
Event ID
20001211X14453
Coordinates
32.150787, -110.929771
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE TOTAL FAILURE OF THE LANDING GEAR STRUT (TRUNNION) DUE TO FATIGUE. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS RELATED TO THE INADEQUATELY PERFORMED RECENT ANNUAL INSPECTION.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N41632
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
34-74501432
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO
Address
2901 AIRPORT DR
Status
Deregistered
City
TORRANCE
State / Zip Code
CA 90505-6115
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX92LA171