N33300PIPER PA-34-2002024-01-09 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-34-200S/N: 34-7450205

Summary

On January 09, 2024, a Piper PA-34-200 (N33300) was involved in an incident near Groton, CT. 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 receiving instruction’s failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing. Also contributing, was the flight instructor’s failure to monitor the airplane’s configuration while on approach to land.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA24LA089. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N33300.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA24LA089
Location
Groton, CT
Event ID
20240116193664
Coordinates
41.330056, -72.045139
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 receiving instruction’s failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing. Also contributing, was the flight instructor’s failure to monitor the airplane’s configuration while on approach to land.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
34-7450205
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
PA-34-200PA34
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
6000 DOUGLAS DR N
Status
Deregistered
City
CRYSTAL
State / Zip Code
MN 55429-2314
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# ERA24LA089