N6339PPIPER PA242024-03-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA24S/N: 24-1449

Summary

On March 07, 2024, a Piper PA24 (N6339P) was involved in an incident near Stafford, VA. 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: An overloading of the landing gear push/pull cable rod ends, which resulted in the landing gear being seized in an intermediate position during the subsequent landing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA24LA138. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6339P.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, March 7, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA24LA138
Location
Stafford, VA
Event ID
20240311193917
Coordinates
38.398111, -77.455472
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

An overloading of the landing gear push/pull cable rod ends, which resulted in the landing gear being seized in an intermediate position during the subsequent landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
24-1449
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1959
Model / ICAO
PA24PA24
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-24-180

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SHOTWELL ANDREW C
Address
1690 W DUMPLIN VALLEY RD
City
NEW MARKET
State / Zip Code
TN 37820-5402
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# ERA24LA138