N29247

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28RT-201TS/N: 28R-7931195

Accident Details

Date
Friday, December 20, 2024
NTSB Number
WPR25LA066
Location
Placerville, CA
Event ID
20241220199455
Coordinates
38.723955, -120.754160
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate descent rate during the landing approach, which resulted in an impact with terrain short of the runway threshold.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28R-7931195
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
PA-28RT-201TP28U
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28RT-201T

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BAS PART SALES LLC
Address
575 ED BEEGLES LN
City
GREELEY
State / Zip Code
CO 80631
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# WPR25LA066