Piper PA-46-310P Malibu, N9122N
Report name:
Piper PA-46-310P Malibu, N9122N
Piper PA-46-310P Malibu, N9122N
Registration:
N9122N
N9122N
Type:
Piper PA-46-310P Malibu
Piper PA-46-310P Malibu
Location:
Guernsey Airport
Guernsey Airport
Date of occurrence:
19 April 2009
19 April 2009
Category:
General Aviation - Fixed Wing
General Aviation - Fixed Wing
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.
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.
