N975DAPIPER PA-34-200 1992-09-02 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-34-200 S/N: 34-7250216

Summary

On September 02, 1992, a Piper PA-34-200 (N975DA) was involved in an incident near Homestead, FL. 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 FAILURE OF MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL TO COMPLY WITH A SERVICE BULLETIN, WHICH ALLOWED A CRACKED LANDING GEAR HOUSING TO GO UNDETECTED, RESULTING IN FAILURE OF THE LANDING GEAR.

This incident is documented in NTSB report MIA92LA172. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N975DA.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, September 2, 1992
NTSB Number
MIA92LA172
Location
HOMESTEAD, FL
Event ID
20001211X15748
Coordinates
25.860033, -80.270027
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL TO COMPLY WITH A SERVICE BULLETIN, WHICH ALLOWED A CRACKED LANDING GEAR HOUSING TO GO UNDETECTED, RESULTING IN FAILURE OF THE LANDING GEAR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
34-7250216
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1972
Model / ICAO
PA-34-200 PA34
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BALLARD LEASING LLC
Address
1100 PUDDINGSTONE DR
Status
Deregistered
City
LA VERNE
State / Zip Code
CA 91750-5707
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# MIA92LA172