Summary
On September 30, 2020, a Piper PA28 (N5397S) was involved in an incident near Oregon City, OR. All 1 person 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 improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing, loss of directional control and subsequent collision with a hangar.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR20LA332. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5397S.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing, loss of directional control and subsequent collision with a hangar.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR20LA332