Piper PA32
Montauk, NY — August 10, 2020
Event Information
| Date | August 10, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA20CA282 |
| Event ID | 20200811X84853 |
| Location | Montauk, NY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.07555, -71.92194 |
| Airport | Montauk |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Piper |
| Model | PA32 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with trees.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.