N36345PIPER PA-34-200T 1989-06-16 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-34-200T S/N: 34-7870321

Summary

On June 16, 1989, a Piper PA-34-200T (N36345) was involved in an incident near Las Cruces, NM. 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: FAILURE OF THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR TRUNNION. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS: INADEQUATE INSPECTION PROCEDURE IN PIPER SERVICE BULLETIN #787A.

This incident is documented in NTSB report DEN89LA138. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N36345.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 16, 1989
NTSB Number
DEN89LA138
Location
LAS CRUCES, NM
Event ID
20001213X28554
Coordinates
32.219535, -106.989227
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR TRUNNION. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS: INADEQUATE INSPECTION PROCEDURE IN PIPER SERVICE BULLETIN #787A.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
34-7870321
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
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
ALTAIR AIRCRAFT LLC
Address
12405 NW 39TH AVE
City
GAINESVILLE
State / Zip Code
FL 32606-4811
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# DEN89LA138