# NTSB Accident LAX91LA398
> **PIPER PA-60-602P** · 1991-09-20 · PAGO PAGO, AQ · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX91LA398
- **Event ID:** 20001212X18126
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-09-20
- **Location:** PAGO PAGO, AQ
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-60-602P
- **Registration:** VHUYX
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE MECHANICAL FAILURE OF THE AIRPLANE'S NOSE WHEEL/GEAR STEERING SYSTEM. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S INABILITY TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL FOLLOWING THE LOSS OF STEERING EFFECTIVENESS.

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