N3017PPIPER PA-32RT-301T 1992-12-06 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-32RT-301T S/N: 32R-7987103

Summary

On December 06, 1992, a Piper PA-32RT-301T (N3017P) was involved in an accident near Jaffrey, NH. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: AN IMPROPER WELD BY OTHER MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL WHICH RESULTED IN THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSING, AND A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL ON TAKEOFF.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC93LA036. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3017P.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, December 6, 1992
NTSB Number
NYC93LA036
Location
JAFFREY, NH
Event ID
20001211X16218
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

AN IMPROPER WELD BY OTHER MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL WHICH RESULTED IN THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSING, AND A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL ON TAKEOFF.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32R-7987103
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-32RT-301T P32T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MATUSZKO CARL T
Address
317 MEADOW ST
Status
Deregistered
City
AMHERST
State / Zip Code
MA 01002
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# NYC93LA036