N3017P

Substantial
Minor

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

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
N3017P
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