# NTSB Accident CHI02LA056
> **Piper PA-32-300** · 2001-12-25 · Olathe, KS, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI02LA056
- **Event ID:** 20011227X02446
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2001-12-25
- **Location:** Olathe, KS, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-32-300
- **Registration:** N666DE
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing resulting in the overload of the nose gear fork. The overload failure of the nose landing gear fork, the embankment, and the remedial action not possible were contributing factors.

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