N4468XPIPER PA-322022-03-18 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-32S/N: 32-7640024

Summary

On March 18, 2022, a Piper PA-32 (N4468X) was involved in an incident near Carlisle, PA. All 6 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 the airplane’s empennage impacting the runway surface during landing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA22LA195. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4468X.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, March 18, 2022
NTSB Number
ERA22LA195
Location
Carlisle, PA
Event ID
20220419104962
Coordinates
40.187826, -77.170024
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
6
Total Aboard
6

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in the airplane’s empennage impacting the runway surface during landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32-7640024
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
PA-32PA32
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
PA-32-300

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HALF NUTS LLC
Address
12 S RIDGE RD
City
BOILING SPRINGS
State / Zip Code
PA 17007-9701
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# ERA22LA195