N26DRPIPER PA46-500TP2024-02-28 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA46-500TPS/N: 4697358

Summary

On February 28, 2024, a Piper PA46-500TP (N26DR) was involved in an incident near Albuquerque, NM. 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 loss of control during landing due to a flat tire. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to replace the worn tire in a timely manner.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR24LA100. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N26DR.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
NTSB Number
WPR24LA100
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Event ID
20240304193878
Coordinates
35.039068, -106.609770
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 loss of control during landing due to a flat tire. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to replace the worn tire in a timely manner.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
4697358
Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Year Built
2008
Model / ICAO
PA46-500TPP46T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
PA46-500TP

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
PEPPER EQUIPMENT CORP
Address
PO BOX 586
City
MONTE VISTA
State / Zip Code
CO 81144-0586
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# WPR24LA100