N4109E - Aircraft Aircraft Registration

PA31

Aircraft Description

Model Year

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Manufacturer

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Model

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Type Aircraft

Fixed Wing Multi Engine

ICAO Type Code

PA31PA-31-300 Navajo

Airworthiness Date

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Classification

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Type Registration

Unknown

Status

The Triennial Aircraft Registration form was mailed and has not been returned by the Post Office

Cert Issue Date

Invalid Date

Registered Owner

Name

CAPE SMYTHE AIR SERVICE INC

Address

PO BOX 549

City

BARROW

State / Zip Code

Alaska99723

Country

United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type

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Number of Engines

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Mode S Code (Oct)

51153670

Mode S Code (Hex)

A4D7B8

NTSB Accident History (3)

Date	NTSB #	Damage	Highest Injury	Probable Cause
May 24, 1996	ANC96FA078	Substantial	Serious	The pilot's inadequate preflight to ensure the nose baggage door was properly latched, and the subsequent opening of the baggage compartment door, which allowed items to collide with the left propeller, resulting in propeller damage and loss of thrust from the left engine.
Apr 17, 1990	ANC90LA062	Substantial	None	INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION OF THE NOSE BAGGAGE DOOR.
Jul 4, 1986	ANC86LA099	Substantial	None	Pending

May 24, 1996ANC96FA078

Substantial

Serious

The pilot's inadequate preflight to ensure the nose baggage door was properly latched, and the subsequent opening of the baggage compartment door, which allowed items to collide with the left propeller, resulting in propeller damage and loss of thrust from the left engine.

Apr 17, 1990ANC90LA062

Substantial

None

INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION OF THE NOSE BAGGAGE DOOR.

Jul 4, 1986ANC86LA099

Substantial

None

Pending