N47895PIPER PA-34-200T 1989-05-04 NTSB Accident Report

MINR
None

PIPER PA-34-200T S/N: 34-7870012

Summary

On May 04, 1989, a Piper PA-34-200T (N47895) was involved in an incident near Cordova, AK. All 6 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained minor damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: FAILURE OF THE UPPER TRUNION BOLT WHICH NORMALLY HOLDS THE UPPER PORTION OF THE OVER CENTER DOWN LINK.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC89IA068. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N47895.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, May 4, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC89IA068
Location
CORDOVA, AK
Event ID
20001213X28216
Coordinates
60.790451, -145.610855
Aircraft Damage
MINR
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
6
Total Aboard
6

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE UPPER TRUNION BOLT WHICH NORMALLY HOLDS THE UPPER PORTION OF THE OVER CENTER DOWN LINK.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
34-7870012
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
PA-34-200T PA34
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
7
FAA Model
PA-34-200T

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SENECA AERONAUTICAL SERVICES LLC
Address
251 LITTLE FALLS DR
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
DE 19808-1674
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# ANC89IA068