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December 1, 2021 · Piper PA-46-310P · N444DT
Cassville, MO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 1, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Cassville, MO
Aircraft
Piper PA-46-310P (1986)
Tail Number
N444DT
Operator
Nakatsu Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN22LA060
The pilot reported that during landing following a local flight, the airplane oscillated left and right as he attempted to maintain directional control on the ground. The airplane departed the left side of the runway and impacted in a ravine. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing spar. The pilot reported that before the flight he had reinstalled the nose landing gear steering arm but did not properly secure the steering linkage to the steering arm. Because he did not properly secure the steering linkage, the nose landing gear was not aligned with the runway during the landing.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to reinstall the nose landing gear linkage prior to the flight which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during landing following a local flight, the airplane oscillated left and right as he attempted to maintain directional control on the ground. The airplane departed the left side of the runway and impacted in a ravine. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing spar. The pilot reported that before the flight he had reinstalled the nose landing gear steering arm but did not properly secure the steering linkage to the steering arm. Because he did not properly secure the steering linkage, the nose landing gear was not aligned with the runway during the landing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:50 CST
Nearest AirportCassville Muni (0nm ENE)
Runway09/2
Runway Length3599 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-46-310P
Tail NumberN444DT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNakatsu Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Motors · TSIO-550C-14B · Reciprocating · 310
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 39 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:15
Weather SourceWFAC