N453MKPIPER AIRCRAFT INC PA-44-1802025-05-10 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER AIRCRAFT INC PA-44-180S/N: 4496579

Summary

On May 10, 2025, a Piper Aircraft INC PA-44-180 (N453MK) was involved in an incident near Saint James, MN. 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 failure of the left main landing gear tire casing and tube due to excessive wear which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA174. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N453MK.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 10, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA174
Location
Saint James, MN
Event ID
20250512200145
Coordinates
43.984908, -94.556484
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The failure of the left main landing gear tire casing and tube due to excessive wear which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER AIRCRAFT INC
Serial Number
4496579
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2024
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
NORTH STAR AVIATION
Address
3030 N AIRPORT RD
City
MANKATO
State / Zip Code
MN 56001-7561
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# CEN25LA174