# NTSB Accident ERA15LA289
> **PIPER PA-28R-180** · 2015-07-23 · Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA15LA289
- **Event ID:** 20150729X01126
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2015-07-23
- **Location:** Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 26.196111, -80.168052
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-28R-180
- **Registration:** N4631J
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The undetected fatigue cracks in the engine and nose landing gear (NLG) strut mount assembly, which prevented the proper alignment of the NLG after it was extended and the pilots from being able to maintain directional control after touchdown.

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