# NTSB Accident WPR12CA401
> **PIPER PA-22-108** · 2012-09-04 · Lewiston, ID, USA · NONE
## 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.

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