N8468H

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-34-220T S/N: 34-8233038

Summary

On April 15, 1989, a Piper PA-34-220T (N8468H) was involved in an incident near W.mifflin, PA. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE IMPROPER LEVEL OFF OF THE AIRCRAFT BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING AND SUBSEQUENT GEAR COLLAPSE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report NYC89LA118. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8468H.

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
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
34-8233038
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-34-220T PA34
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

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