What happened
The FAA’s narrative, in sentence case. The FAA writes it in capitals and removes private details.
Upper engine cowl came off in flight. Lodged on tail section. Fell off landing. Maintenance failed secure cowling.
As the FAA filed it
UPPER ENGINE COWL CAME OFF IN FLIGHT. LODGED ON TAIL SECTION. FELL OFF LANDING. MAINTENANCE FAILED SECURE COWLING.
NTSB investigation
The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.
Other reports on N3609Q · 2
Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.
Accident 20250624014889ALanding: Approach · Big Lake, AKOn June 24, 2025, about 0934 Alaska daylight time, a Piper PA-32R-300 airplane was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Big Lake, Alaska. The pilot and flight instructor were seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a title 14…Incident 19901006058789IForced/Precautionary Landing · Van Nuys, CAGear unsafe light remained illuminated on climb. Returned. Landed gear up.