Accident · 2024-10-17
What the record says
- Event date
- 2024-10-17
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Minor injury
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA-32R-301 (N81481)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
The mechanic’s improper maintenance of the engine’s air induction scat duct, which collapsed during the flight and resulted in a loss of engine power.
Source: NTSB case CEN25LA018Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pilot flying | Private | Airplane | 69 | Class 3 (2022-08-01) | 2,412 total · 2,359 in this make/model · 2,324 as PIC · 8 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.