N3VMPIPER PA-31-3502021-09-26 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-31-350S/N: 31-7305069

Summary

On September 26, 2021, a Piper PA-31-350 (N3VM) was involved in an incident near Fort Lauderdale, FL. All 5 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The collapse of the left main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA22LA048. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3VM.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 26, 2021
NTSB Number
ERA22LA048
Location
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Event ID
20211108104212
Coordinates
26.198581, -80.174066
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
5
Total Aboard
5

Probable Cause and Findings

The collapse of the left main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
31-7305069
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
PA-31-350PA31
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
8
FAA Model
PA-31-350

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
AZTEC WORLDWIDE AIRLINES INC
Address
3511 SILVERSIDE RD STE 105
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
DE 19810-4902
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# ERA22LA048