N8543E

Unknown
Serious

PIPER PA-28-140S/N: 28-7625140

Summary

On November 09, 2022, a Piper PA-28-140 (N8543E) was involved in an accident near Allentown, PA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The flight instructor’s decision to remove the nosewheel chock while the engine was still operating.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA23LA055. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8543E.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
NTSB Number
ERA23LA055
Location
Allentown, PA
Event ID
20221110106274
Coordinates
40.648280, -75.440586
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The flight instructor’s decision to remove the nosewheel chock while the engine was still operating.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-7625140
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
PA-28-140P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-140

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ACE AIRCRAFT LEASING INC
Address
4483 OAKWOOD LN
City
NAZARETH
State / Zip Code
PA 18064-9804
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# ERA23LA055