N7967YPIPER PA-302024-10-16 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-30S/N: 30-1065

Summary

On October 16, 2024, a Piper PA-30 (N7967Y) was involved in an incident near New Orleans, LA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The failure of a landing gear torque arm which resulted in a landing gear collapse and runway excursion.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA015. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7967Y.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN25LA015
Location
New Orleans, LA
Event ID
20241017195330
Coordinates
30.040430, -90.029151
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The failure of a landing gear torque arm which resulted in a landing gear collapse and runway excursion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
30-1065
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1966
Model / ICAO
PA-30PA30
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
6
FAA Model
PA-30

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DODSON INTERNATIONAL PARTS INC
Address
2155 VERMONT RD
City
RANTOUL
State / Zip Code
KS 66079-9014
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# CEN25LA015