PIPER PA-28-180
Mesa, AZ — December 5, 2023
Event Information
| Date | December 5, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR24LA051 |
| Event ID | 20231205193480 |
| Location | Mesa, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.30782, -111.65545 |
| Airport | Phoenix-Mesa Gateway |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-180 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
A failure of the engine cowling right side latch pin and fasteners, which resulted in the partial separation of the engine cowling during flight.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.