N7759PPIPER PA24-180 1991-10-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA24-180 S/N: 2975

Summary

On October 14, 1991, a Piper PA24-180 (N7759P) was involved in an accident near Marysville, WA. The accident resulted in 3 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE SLIPPAGE OF THE ACCESSARY DRIVE GEAR DUE TO IMPROPER MAINTENANCE BY OTHER MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. FACTORS INCLUDE A FORCED LANDING IN UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA92LA007. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7759P.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, October 14, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA92LA007
Location
MARYSVILLE, WA
Event ID
20001212X18392
Coordinates
48.050468, -122.139762
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
3
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE SLIPPAGE OF THE ACCESSARY DRIVE GEAR DUE TO IMPROPER MAINTENANCE BY OTHER MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. FACTORS INCLUDE A FORCED LANDING IN UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
2975
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA24-180 PA24
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
JENKINS FRED DBA
Address
PO BOX 310
Status
Deregistered
City
SEQUIM
State / Zip Code
WA 98382
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# SEA92LA007