NONE · PIPER PA-46-350P · 2013-10-09 · Xenia, OH, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN14LA006
Event ID
20131009X65500
Type
Accident
Date
2013-10-09
Location
Xenia, OH, USA
Coordinates
39.691112, -83.991943
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-46-350P
Registration
N561C
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The nose landing gear failure as a result of a fatigue fracture of the engine mount nose gear actuator feet in an area detailed in a service bulletin. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s inadequate completion of the inspection specified in the service bulletin.