N44782PIPER PA-32-2602023-02-11 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-32-260S/N: 32-7500002

Summary

On February 11, 2023, a Piper PA-32-260 (N44782) was involved in an incident near Tok, AK. All 2 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 failure to maintain a proper approach glide path, which resulted in a hard landing, short of his anticipated touchdown point.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC23LA021. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N44782.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, February 11, 2023
NTSB Number
ANC23LA021
Location
Tok, AK
Event ID
20230214106730
Coordinates
63.330079, -142.961630
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach glide path, which resulted in a hard landing, short of his anticipated touchdown point.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32-7500002
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
PA-32-260PA32
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
PA-32-260

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ALSUP JONATHAN S
Address
287 MCKENZIE TRAIL
City
TOK
State / Zip Code
AK 99780
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# ANC23LA021