N3645WPIPER PA322024-02-23 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA32S/N: 32-549

Summary

On February 23, 2024, a Piper PA32 (N3645W) was involved in an incident near Tulsa, OK. 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 inadvertent retraction of the flaps while landing which resulted in a hard landing and loss of directional control.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN24LA122. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3645W.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, February 23, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA122
Location
Tulsa, OK
Event ID
20240226193837
Coordinates
36.038877, -95.984215
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 inadvertent retraction of the flaps while landing which resulted in a hard landing and loss of directional control.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32-549
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1966
Model / ICAO
PA32P32R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
PA-32-260

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DODSON INTERNATIONAL PARTS INC
Address
2155 VERMONT RD
City
RANTOUL
State / Zip Code
KS 66079-9014
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# CEN24LA122