N6917ZPIPER PA-25-2352021-06-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-25-235S/N: 25-2660

Summary

On June 20, 2021, a Piper PA-25-235 (N6917Z) was involved in an incident near Twisp, WA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: An in-flight separation of the control stick from the torque tube assembly, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll and subsequent on-ground collision.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR21LA238. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6917Z.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 20, 2021
NTSB Number
WPR21LA238
Location
Twisp, WA
Event ID
20210623103319
Coordinates
48.350585, -120.093950
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

An in-flight separation of the control stick from the torque tube assembly, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll and subsequent on-ground collision.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
25-2660
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1964
Model / ICAO
PA-25-235PA25
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
EVERGREEN SOARING INC
Address
12918 MUKILTEO SPEEDWAY
C-23 PMB #175
Status
Deregistered
City
LYNNWOOD
State / Zip Code
WA 98087-5125
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# WPR21LA238