Accident Details
Date
Saturday, April 15, 1989
NTSB Number
NYC89LA118
Location
W.MIFFLIN, PA
Event ID
20001213X28189
Coordinates
40.359676, -79.900711
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
THE IMPROPER LEVEL OFF OF THE AIRCRAFT BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING AND SUBSEQUENT GEAR COLLAPSE.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N8468H
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
34-8233038
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
WEST JOHN L
Address
2409 W MARKET ST
Status
Deregistered
City
LIMA
State / Zip Code
OH 45805-2113
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# NYC89LA118