N555HFPIPER PA-44-1802025-01-10 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-44-180S/N: 4496176

Summary

On January 10, 2025, a Piper PA-44-180 (N555HF) was involved in an incident near Pompano Beach, FL. 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: The separation of the securing hardware for the right main landing gear upper and lower torque links for undetermined reasons, which prevented extension of the right main landing gear.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA096. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N555HF.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, January 10, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA096
Location
Pompano Beach, FL
Event ID
20250114199541
Coordinates
26.250118, -80.111712
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The separation of the securing hardware for the right main landing gear upper and lower torque links for undetermined reasons, which prevented extension of the right main landing gear.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
4496176
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2003
Model / ICAO
PA-44-180PA44
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-44-180

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CHRISTIANSEN AVIATION LLC
Address
MAILBOXES ETC #1710
2207 CONCORD PIKE
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
DE 19803
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# ERA25LA096