N434TWPiper PA-34-220T2006-09-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Piper PA-34-220TS/N: 34-8233040

Summary

On September 13, 2006, a Piper PA-34-220T (N434TW) was involved in an incident near Dayton, OH. 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 pilot's inadvertent wheels up landing.

The airplane sustained substantial damage on impact with terrain during a wheels up landing. According to a police report, the pilot said that he forgot to put the gear down. The airplane was examined after the accident and no gear or gear horn anomalies were detected.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI06CA265. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N434TW.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
NTSB Number
CHI06CA265
Location
Dayton, OH
Event ID
20060929X01431
Coordinates
39.902500, -84.219444
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's inadvertent wheels up landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
34-8233040
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1982
Model / ICAO
PA-34-220TPA34
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
FARWOODY LLC
Address
3511 SILVERSIDE RD STE 105
Status
Deregistered
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
DE 19810-4902
Country
United States

Analysis

The airplane sustained substantial damage on impact with terrain during a wheels up landing. According to a police report, the pilot said that he forgot to put the gear down. The airplane was examined after the accident and no gear or gear horn anomalies were detected.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI06CA265