N453MK

Substantial
None

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

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