N3023K

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28RT-201S/N: 28R-7918022

Accident Details

Date
Friday, March 8, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA24LA132
Location
Allentown, PA
Event ID
20240308193899
Coordinates
40.652363, -75.440406
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 a proper descent rate during the final approach, resulting in a hard landing and collision with a runway edge light.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28R-7918022
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
PA-28RT-201P28T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28RT-201

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
VX PARTS LLC
Address
170 COMMERCE WAY STE 200
City
PORTSMOUTH
State / Zip Code
NH 03801-3272
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# ERA24LA132