N321GBPIPER PA-601P 1990-09-11 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-601P S/N: 629-7963287

Summary

On September 11, 1990, a Piper PA-601P (N321GB) was involved in an incident near Monroe, 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: A FATIGUE FRACTURE OF THE TORQUE LINK ON THE RIGHT LANDING GEAR STRUT SCISSOR ASSEMBLY.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI90LA261. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N321GB.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, September 11, 1990
NTSB Number
CHI90LA261
Location
MONROE, MI
Event ID
20001212X24224
Coordinates
41.909381, -83.379692
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

A FATIGUE FRACTURE OF THE TORQUE LINK ON THE RIGHT LANDING GEAR STRUT SCISSOR ASSEMBLY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
629-7963287
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1964
Model / ICAO
PA-601P M600
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-235

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
TWISTED ROOTS AVIATION LLC
Address
396 E 1500 N
City
CHESTERTON
State / Zip Code
IN 46304-8700
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# CHI90LA261