| Crash location | Unknown |
| Nearest city | Moose Lake, MN
46.579963°N, 94.597786°W |
| Tail number | N2841P |
|---|---|
| Accident date | 29 Aug 1989 |
| Aircraft type | Piper PA-20 |
| Additional details: | None |
SEVERE CORROSION OF THE LOWER FORWARD LIFT STRUT FOR THE RIGHT WING, INADEQUATE INSPECTION OF THE LIFT STRUT BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL, AND SUBSEQUENT FAILURE OF THE LIFT STRUT, WHICH RESULTED IN AN OVERLOAD FAILURE (FOLDING BACK) OF THE WING. RELATED FACTORS WERE: INADEQUATE INSPECTION PROCEDURES PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER & INADEQUATE SURVEILLANCE BY THE FAA.