N8394DPIPER PA-28-161 1990-02-18 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28-161 S/N: 28-8116238

Summary

On February 18, 1990, a Piper PA-28-161 (N8394D) was involved in an incident near Pontiac, MI. 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: OVERLOAD FAILURE OF THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR ATTACH BOLTS FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI90LA085. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8394D.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, February 18, 1990
NTSB Number
CHI90LA085
Location
PONTIAC, MI
Event ID
20001212X22532
Coordinates
42.769786, -82.530586
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

OVERLOAD FAILURE OF THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR ATTACH BOLTS FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-8116238
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1981
Model / ICAO
PA-28-161 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-161

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
TRIDENT AIRCRAFT INC
Address
9475 JET LN
City
EASTON
State / Zip Code
MD 21601-7059
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# CHI90LA085