NONE · PIPER PA-22-108 · 2012-09-04 · Lewiston, ID, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR12CA401
Event ID
20120906X91956
Type
Accident
Date
2012-09-04
Location
Lewiston, ID, USA
Coordinates
46.371387, -117.009162
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-22-108
Registration
N4798Z
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s inadequate postmaintenance and preflight inspections, which resulted in the separation of the left main wheel after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the improperly secured left main wheel spindle nut.