N5343C

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-32R-301TS/N: 3257255

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA24LA337
Location
North Myrtle Beach, SC
Event ID
20240805194838
Coordinates
33.811750, -78.723944
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 use the emergency landing gear extension system, resulting in a gear-up landing. Contributing to the accident was an alternator belt failure.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
3257255
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-32R-301TP32R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
7
FAA Model
PA-32R-301T

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FRANKS FLYING LLC
Address
8 THE GREEN STE A
City
DOVER
State / Zip Code
DE 19901
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# ERA24LA337