N7943Y

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-30S/N: 30-1036

Accident Details

Date
Monday, February 28, 2022
NTSB Number
ERA22LA138
Location
Farmingdale, NY
Event ID
20220301104707
Coordinates
40.729274, -73.413421
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The flight crew’s failure to verify the landing gear position prior to landing. Contributing to the accident was an overload in the landing gear motor electrical circuit which resulted in the circuit breaker opening, preventing the landing gear from extending.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N7943Y
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
30-1036
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1966
Model / ICAO
PA-30PA30
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
5247 FINISTERRE DR
Status
Deregistered
City
PANAMA CITY
State / Zip Code
FL 32408-7923
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# ERA22LA138