NONE · PIPER AIRCRAFT INC PA46R-350T · 2020-12-30 · York, PA, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA21LA238
Event ID
20210602103192
Type
Accident
Date
2020-12-30
Location
York, PA, USA
Coordinates
39.917, -76.873028
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
3
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
PIPER AIRCRAFT INC
Model
PA46R-350T
Registration
N463ST
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
An improper weld repair of the engine mount, which resulted in a fatigue failure of the mount and subsequent nose landing gear collapse. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s failure to accomplish the manufacturer’s service bulletin pertaining to engine mount inspections.