NONE · Piper PA-46-350P · 2005-10-03 · Destin, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA06LA002
Event ID
20051012X01622
Type
Accident
Date
2005-10-03
Location
Destin, FL, USA
Coordinates
30.399999, -86.469444
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-46-350P
Registration
N9199P
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The inadequate design of the engine mount which led to cracking of the mount resulting in a loss of directional control and collapse of the nose landing gear. A contributing factor was the failure of maintenance personnel to comply with a service bulletin to inspect the engine mount for cracks.