N7790YPIPER PA-302023-12-06 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-30S/N: 30-146

Summary

On December 06, 2023, a Piper PA-30 (N7790Y) was involved in an incident near Alamosa, CO. 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 directional control during landing with an excessive touchdown speed that resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN24LA055. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7790Y.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN24LA055
Location
Alamosa, CO
Event ID
20231206193486
Coordinates
37.435125, -105.867870
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 directional control during landing with an excessive touchdown speed that resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
30-146
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1965
Model / ICAO
PA-30PA30
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
6
FAA Model
PA-30

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MAKI STEPHEN B
Address
10506 MERLIN DR
City
NEW PORT RICHEY
State / Zip Code
FL 34654-5128
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# CEN24LA055