N19VSPIPER PA-302021-12-16 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-30S/N: 30-144

Summary

On December 16, 2021, a Piper PA-30 (N19VS) was involved in an incident near Houston, TX. 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 instructed pilot and the flight instructor’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing resulting in a wheels up landing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN22LA083. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N19VS.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, December 16, 2021
NTSB Number
CEN22LA083
Location
Houston, TX
Event ID
20211228104446
Coordinates
29.607333, -95.158750
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The instructed pilot and the flight instructor’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing resulting in a wheels up landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
30-144
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1963
Model / ICAO
PA-30PA30
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
6
FAA Model
PA-30

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
GARDNER JAMES R
Address
1110 BRECKENRIDGE COVE LN
City
LEAGUE CITY
State / Zip Code
TX 77573-4597
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# CEN22LA083