N39776

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-44-180 S/N: 44-7995030

Summary

On November 12, 1990, a Piper PA-44-180 (N39776) was involved in an incident near Prescott, AZ. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE MAIN LANDING GEAR TRUNION ATTACH FITTING FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX91LA028. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N39776.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, November 12, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX91LA028
Location
PRESCOTT, AZ
Event ID
20001212X24634
Coordinates
34.619613, -112.420814
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE MAIN LANDING GEAR TRUNION ATTACH FITTING FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
44-7995030
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
PA-44-180 PA44
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SIERRA ACADEMY OF AERONAUTICS
Address
2305 JETLIFT DR
Status
Deregistered
City
ATWATER
State / Zip Code
CA 95301-5118
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# LAX91LA028