N55145PIPER PA-34-200 1991-09-10 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-34-200 S/N: 34-7350178

Summary

On September 10, 1991, a Piper PA-34-200 (N55145) was involved in an accident near Easton, PA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: AN OVERRUN AFTER THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND LANDED LONG ON A SHORT, WET RUNWAY. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAKE A GO-AROUND.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC91LA233. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N55145.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, September 10, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC91LA233
Location
EASTON, PA
Event ID
20001212X18167
Coordinates
40.680789, -75.220573
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

AN OVERRUN AFTER THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND LANDED LONG ON A SHORT, WET RUNWAY. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAKE A GO-AROUND.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
34-7350178
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
PA-34-200 PA34
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
VAN ARSDALE JEFFREY J
Address
33 WEST BROAD ST
Status
Deregistered
City
HATFIELD
State / Zip Code
PA 19440
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# NYC91LA233