N5331N

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-44-180S/N: 4496106

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN24LA026
Location
Savoy, IL
Event ID
20231030193319
Coordinates
40.038000, -88.276500
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 extend the landing gear before landing and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision to ensure that the landing gear was extended.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
4496106
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2001
Model / ICAO
PA-44-180PA44
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-44-180

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
Address
UNIVERSITY OF IL WILLARD ARPT
1 AIRPORT RD
City
SAVOY
State / Zip Code
IL 61874-9730
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# CEN24LA026