N8078Y

Substantial
None

Piper PA-30S/N: 30-1192

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 22, 2007
NTSB Number
DEN07CA103
Location
Highgate, VT
Event ID
20070628X00837
Coordinates
44.983333, -73.166664
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed on approach resulting in the stall and subsequent impact with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N8078Y
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
30-1192
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1966
Model / ICAO
PA-30PA30
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
P T AIR INC
Address
66 BERWICK RD
Status
Deregistered
City
DELMAR
State / Zip Code
NY 12054-3502
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot said he was on final approach for landing when he allowed the airplane to get slow. The airplane stalled less than 10 feet above the runway. The airplane dropped, impacted on the runway, and went off the left side. The right wing caught in the turf, the landing gear broke off, the airplane "cartwheeled," and then slid about 75 feet before coming to a stop.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DEN07CA103