N6339P

Substantial
None

PIPER PA24S/N: 24-1449

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