N4814HPIPER PA-172023-08-21 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-17S/N: 17-112

Summary

On August 21, 2023, a Piper PA-17 (N4814H) was involved in an incident near Millbrook, NY. 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 directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA23LA343. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4814H.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, August 21, 2023
NTSB Number
ERA23LA343
Location
Millbrook, NY
Event ID
20230821192904
Coordinates
41.707424, -73.738022
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 directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
17-112
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1948
Model / ICAO
PA-17PA17
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-17

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
PFC AVIATION REPAIR INC
Address
144 N BRANFORD RD
City
WALLINGFORD
State / Zip Code
CT 06492-2714
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# ERA23LA343