N47742PIPER PA28R2025-09-17 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA28RS/N: 28R-7803011

Summary

On September 17, 2025, a Piper PA28R (N47742) was involved in an incident near Smyrna, TN. 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 pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA351. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N47742.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA351
Location
Smyrna, TN
Event ID
20250918201033
Coordinates
36.009671, -86.520154
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28R-7803011
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
PA28RP28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28R-201T

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
JMD ENTERPRISES LLC
Address
6007 AFTON CT
City
THOMPSONS STATION
State / Zip Code
TN 37179-5362
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# ERA25LA351