NONE · Piper PA-46-500TP · 2006-11-30 · Steamboat Springs, CO, USA
Event
NTSB number
DEN07LA030
Event ID
20061211X01767
Type
Accident
Date
2006-11-30
Location
Steamboat Springs, CO, USA
Coordinates
40.516109, -106.866111
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-46-500TP
Registration
N804JH
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The inadequate design of the engine mount, which caused an uncommanded left turn, loss of directional control, and impact with snow-covered terrain. Contributing to the accident was the low nose gear tire pressure.