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Substantial
None

PIPER PA42S/N: 42-5527011

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
NTSB Number
WPR23LA065
Location
Lewistown, MT
Event ID
20221213106455
Coordinates
47.049250, -109.466690
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the out of service visual glideslope indicator and snow obscuring the runway markings.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
42-5527011
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1985
Model / ICAO
PA42PAY3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
FAA Model
PA-42-1000

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
Babin Air Ltd
Address
Box 219
City
Invermere
State / Zip Code
British Columbia V0A1K-0
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# WPR23LA065