N990DMPIPER PA32R2025-08-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA32RS/N: 32R-7780357

Summary

On August 20, 2025, a Piper PA32R (N990DM) was involved in an incident near Miami, 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: An inflight loss of hydraulic fluid from the landing gear system through a cracked fitting, which resulted in a landing gear collapse upon touchdown.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA314. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N990DM.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA314
Location
Miami, FL
Event ID
20250825200859
Coordinates
25.650000, -80.430000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

An inflight loss of hydraulic fluid from the landing gear system through a cracked fitting, which resulted in a landing gear collapse upon touchdown.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32R-7780357
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
PA32RP32R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
7
FAA Model
PA-32R-300

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
AEROLANCE LLC
Address
1479 JASMINE ST
City
ATLANTIC BEACH
State / Zip Code
FL 32233
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# ERA25LA314