# NTSB MKC72AK036: Piper PA-32, N4105W, Topeka, KS, December 15, 1971

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Closed
- Date: December 15, 1971
- Place: Topeka, KS · TOPEKA, KS
- Location: 39.0483° N, 95.6780° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Topeka, KS, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=39.0483&lon=-95.6780&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report June 30, 1972
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 164920
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC72AK036
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72AK036

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
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3-4216  71/12/15   TOPEKA,KANS         PIPER PA-32         CR-  0  0  1  COMMERCIAL                COMMERCIAL, AGE 48, 5953
        TIME - 2045                    N4105W              PX-  0  0  1  COMMUTER AIR CARRIER      TOTAL HOURS, 293 IN TYPE,
                                       DAMAGE-SUBSTANTIAL  OT-  0  0  0  AIR TAXI-PASSG S-D        INSTRUMENT RATED.
        NAME OF AIRPORT - ALLEN AIR PARK
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION
          TOPEKA,KANS                 MANHATTAN,KANS
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION                            IN FLIGHT: NORMAL CRUISE
           COLLIDED WITH: FENCE,FENCEPOSTS                          LANDING: ROLL
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           POWERPLANT - ENGINE STRUCTURE: OTHER
           MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - IMPROPERLY INSTALLED
           PERSONNEL - MAINTENANCE,SERVICING,INSPECTION: IMPROPER MAINTENANCE (MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL)
        COMPLETE POWER LOSS - COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE/FLAMEOUT-1 ENGINE
        EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND
        REMARKS- L IDLER GR SHAFT LOCKPLATE,P/N 71646,MISG.R LOCK NOT BENT DWN.2 BOLTS BACKED OFF GR SHAFT SEPD.
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N4105W](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4105W-2004-08-17), registration cancelled 2004-08-17, S/N 32-40168, built 1967 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-32
- Registry model: [Piper PA-32-300](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32-300) (registry code 7103212) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming TI0-540 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-ti0-540-series) (registry code 41533, turbo-prop) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Airport: Allen Air Park

## Other investigations on N4105W (3)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ATL02FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA043), Feb 6, 2002: Piper PA-32-300 (N4105W), Atlanta, GA, destroyed, 4 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot experienced spatial disorientation that resulted in the loss of control.
- [NTSB MKC72DCQ12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72DCQ12), Jul 24, 1971: Piper PA-32 (N4105W), Emporia, KS, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC70A0006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70A0006), Aug 25, 1969: Piper PA-32 (N4105W), Topeka, KS, substantial damage

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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