THE IMPROPER IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS IN THE PIPER PA-31-350 SERVICE MANUAL PERTAINING TO THE AILERON CABLES. THIS DISCREPANCY RESULTED IN THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE AILERON CABLES ON THE RIGHT AILERON BELLCRANK BY A MECHANIC DURING THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE RIGHT WING. THE IMPROPER CONNECTION RESULTED IN A LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL BY THE PILOT IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF. ALSO CAUSAL TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE INADEQUATE INSPECTION OF THE FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM BY A SECOND MECHANIC WITH INSPECTION AUTHORIZATION, AND THE INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION OF THE FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM BY THE PILOT PRIOR TO TAKEOFF.
N3554P
CESSNA 172S
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating
2 NTSB records
for this tail number, including destroyed damage. See the full record below.
Registration
Airframe
Powerplant
Live Flight Status
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Transponder & Tracking
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Ownership History: 2 prior registrations
| Registrant | Location | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|
| B F HINES FLYING SERVICE | HOBBS, NM | Jan 26, 1956 |
| AVIATION SVCS WEST INC | PAGE, AZ | Mar 4, 1992 |
NTSB Accident & Incident Record
Feb 21, 1990
Accident
Destroyed GREELEY, CO
Injuries2 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
NTSB DEN90FA066
Sep 8, 1989
Accident
Substantial MONUMENT VALLEY, UT
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY COMPENSATE FOR WINDSHEAR.
NTSB DEN89LA224