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N55739 – Piper Aircraft Corp PA-28-180 – 2026-05-28 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Piper Aircraft Corp PA-28-180S/N: 28-7305456

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, May 28, 2026
NTSB Number
ERA26LA220
Location
Chesapeake, VA
Event ID
20260529203077
Coordinates
36.780765, -76.451280
Nearest Airport
Hampton Roads Executive Airport (KPVG)
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper decision to continue with an unstabilized approach, which resulted in a hard landing, loss of directional control, and collision with a runway marker light and sign.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N55739
Make
Piper Aircraft Corp
Serial Number
28-7305456
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
PA-28-180P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-180

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
KEPFER ROBERT
Address
2524 ANDREWS LAKE RD
City
FELTON
State / Zip Code
DE 19943-5340
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# ERA26LA220

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