N4056ZPIPER PA182023-11-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA18S/N: 18-8064

Summary

On November 04, 2023, a Piper PA18 (N4056Z) was involved in an incident near Tompkinsville, KY. 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 adequate airspeed during the approach, which resulted in a hard landing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA24LA035. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4056Z.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, November 4, 2023
NTSB Number
ERA24LA035
Location
Tompkinsville, KY
Event ID
20231114193382
Coordinates
36.729028, -85.652389
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 adequate airspeed during the approach, which resulted in a hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-8064
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1963
Model / ICAO
PA18PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
G & L AIRBORNE INC
Address
3511 SILVERSIDE RD STE 105
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
DE 19810-4902
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# ERA24LA035