N41632PIPER PA-34-200 1992-04-10 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-34-200 S/N: 34-74501432

Summary

On April 10, 1992, a Piper PA-34-200 (N41632) was involved in an incident near Tucson, AZ. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: 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.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX92LA171. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N41632.

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
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
34-74501432
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-34-200 PA34
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

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