Piper PA-46-310P Malibu, N9122N, 19 April 2009

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
19 April 2009
Aircraft type:
Piper PA-46-310P Malibu
Location:
Guernsey Airport
Registration:
N9122N

Piper PA-46-310P Malibu, N9122N

Summary:

During a normal touchdown, the nosewheel steering connecting rod fractured at its attachment to the steering arm, due to abnormal bending loads caused by the seizure of a bush in its end-fitting. The aircraft yawed violently to the left, prompting an immediate go-around, during which the nosewheel was observed from the ground to be offset by about 45°. During the subsequent landing the aircraft again veered left and struck a runway light, causing minor damage to the right wheel door.

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Published 10 December 2014