N5779P

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-24S/N: 24-858

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 5, 2021
NTSB Number
ERA21LA251
Location
Monticello, NY
Event ID
20210614103258
Coordinates
41.701639, -74.795028
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 inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in a failure of the right main landing gear tire on landing rollout, a subsequent loss of directional control, and landing gear collapse.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
24-858
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1959
Model / ICAO
PA-24PA24
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-24

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LECHNER KEVIN P
Address
1201 SOUTH RD
City
WURTSBORO
State / Zip Code
NY 12790-7438
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# ERA21LA251