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
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
Registered Owner (Current)
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