N289WWPIPER PA-392023-10-29 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-39S/N: 39-84

Summary

On October 29, 2023, a Piper PA-39 (N289WW) was involved in an incident near Highgate, VT. All 4 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 inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during landing rollout, which resulted in a landing gear collapse.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA24LA046. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N289WW.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, October 29, 2023
NTSB Number
ERA24LA046
Location
Highgate, VT
Event ID
20231122193415
Coordinates
44.940278, -73.097472
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during landing rollout, which resulted in a landing gear collapse.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
39-84
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1971
Model / ICAO
PA-39PA39
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
6
FAA Model
PA-39

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
4260 N DRINKWATER BLVD
City
SCOTTSDALE
State / Zip Code
AZ 85251-3698
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# ERA24LA046