N400RWPIPER PA242023-09-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA24S/N: 26-63

Summary

On September 07, 2023, a Piper PA24 (N400RW) was involved in an incident near Norwood, MA. 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 fly an appropriate glide path during the landing approach, which resulted in a collision with approach lights and the ground short of the intended runway.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA23LA364. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N400RW.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, September 7, 2023
NTSB Number
ERA23LA364
Location
Norwood, MA
Event ID
20230907193025
Coordinates
42.183480, -71.171337
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 fly an appropriate glide path during the landing approach, which resulted in a collision with approach lights and the ground short of the intended runway.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
26-63
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1964
Model / ICAO
PA24PA24
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-24-400

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
300 W WILLETTA ST
City
PHOENIX
State / Zip Code
AZ 85003-1251
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# ERA23LA364