N94GFPIPER PA-32RT-3002021-03-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-32RT-300S/N: 32R-7885115

Summary

On March 07, 2021, a Piper PA-32RT-300 (N94GF) was involved in an incident near Brevard, NC. All 2 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 improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, overstress fracture of components of the left main landing gear, and subsequent runway excursion.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA21LA153. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N94GF.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, March 7, 2021
NTSB Number
ERA21LA153
Location
Brevard, NC
Event ID
20210312102749
Coordinates
35.270278, -82.644167
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, overstress fracture of components of the left main landing gear, and subsequent runway excursion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32R-7885115
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
PA-32RT-300P32T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
TREX ENTERPRISES LLC
Address
76 HUBBARD CIR
Status
Deregistered
City
PENROSE
State / Zip Code
NC 28766-8700
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# ERA21LA153