N8371HPIPER PA-34-200T 1992-08-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-34-200T S/N: 7103420

Summary

On August 20, 1992, a Piper PA-34-200T (N8371H) was involved in an incident near Bedford, MA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S LOSS OF AIRPLANE CONTROL DURING THE FLARE, RESULTING IN PORPOISING AND SUBSEQUENT HARD LANDING.

This incident is documented in NTSB report NYC92LA171. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8371H.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, August 20, 1992
NTSB Number
NYC92LA171
Location
BEDFORD, MA
Event ID
20001211X15516
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S LOSS OF AIRPLANE CONTROL DURING THE FLARE, RESULTING IN PORPOISING AND SUBSEQUENT HARD LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
7103420
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-34-200T PA34
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BESA AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
Address
112 OLD GULPH RD
Status
Deregistered
City
GLADWYNE
State / Zip Code
PA 19035-1615
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC92LA171