N9166J

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28-180S/N: 28-3226

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR24LA051
Location
Mesa, AZ
Event ID
20231205193480
Coordinates
33.307824, -111.655450
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

A failure of the engine cowling right side latch pin and fasteners, which resulted in the partial separation of the engine cowling during flight.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-3226
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1966
Model / ICAO
PA-28-180P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-180

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
RED ROCK FLYING SCHOOL LLC
Address
4805 E FALCON DR
City
MESA
State / Zip Code
AZ 85215-2505
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# WPR24LA051