N6121PPIPER PA-242022-04-25 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-24S/N: 24-1221

Summary

On April 25, 2022, a Piper PA-24 (N6121P) was involved in an incident near Honesdale, PA. All 1 person 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 failure to maintain clearance with the edge of the asphalt, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction due to a goose.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA22LA208. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6121P.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, April 25, 2022
NTSB Number
ERA22LA208
Location
Honesdale, PA
Event ID
20220427105008
Coordinates
41.519258, -75.252888
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with the edge of the asphalt, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction due to a goose.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
24-1221
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
SMITH GLORIA M
Address
PO BOX 99
City
NEW HAMPTON
State / Zip Code
NY 10958-0099
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# ERA22LA208