N47630

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-32R-300S/N: 32R-7880016

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA363
Location
White Plains, NY
Event ID
20250925201710
Coordinates
41.071680, -73.710568
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 maintain proper glidepath during a night visual approach, which resulted in a collision with the runway lighting system. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s momentary disorientation due to glare from the runway approach lighting system.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32R-7880016
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
PA-32R-300P32R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
7
FAA Model
PA-32R-300

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ADOLPH GERALD
Address
47 MONTGOMERY CIR
City
NEW ROCHELLE
State / Zip Code
NY 10804-4412
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# ERA25LA363