MINR · PIPER PA 34-200 · 2018-06-14 · Umatilla, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA18LA178
Event ID
20180614X35255
Type
Accident
Date
2018-06-14
Location
Umatilla, FL, USA
Coordinates
28.924165, -81.65139
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA 34-200
Registration
N56213
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
Maintenance personnel ‘s failure to complete and verify the proper installation of the main landing gear (MLG) torque links’ attachment hardware, which resulted in the right MLG torque link disconnecting and the pilot’s subsequent inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll.