# NTSB Accident ERA10LA237
> **PIPER PA 46-350P** · 2010-04-16 · Parkersburg, WV, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA10LA237
- **Event ID:** 20100420X00326
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2010-04-16
- **Location:** Parkersburg, WV, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.345275, -81.439163
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA 46-350P
- **Registration:** N779MA
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The inadequate design of the engine mount by the manufacturer, resulting in collapse of the nose landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the operator to adhere to the manufacturer's suggested engine mount inspection schedule.

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