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Aviation accident ERA12LA117

NONE · PIPER PA-44-180 · 2011-12-19 · Lawrenceville, GA, USA

Event

NTSB number
ERA12LA117
Event ID
20111221X34021
Type
Accident
Date
2011-12-19
Location
Lawrenceville, GA, USA
Coordinates
33.978054, -83.962219

Injuries

Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2

Aircraft

Make
PIPER
Model
PA-44-180
Registration
N790GK
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The mechanic's improper installation and lubrication of the bushing on the right main landing gear truss assembly, which resulted in the landing gear not locking in the down position.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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