NONE · Piper PA-31 · 1996-07-02 · JACKSON, WY, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA96LA140
Event ID
20001208X06358
Type
Accident
Date
1996-07-02
Location
JACKSON, WY, USA
Coordinates
43.469135, -110.760597
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-31
Registration
N27518
FAR Part
135
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
An improper screw installation by an unknown individual into the instrument panel, which restricted movement of the gear handle resulting in premature disengagement of the normal landing gear extension system. A factor was one or more improperly adjusted nose gear system components, which resulted in an unlocked nose gear that falsely indicated down and locked.