PIPER PA-34-200T
Chelan, WA — July 22, 2021
Event Information
| Date | July 22, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR21LA296 |
| Event ID | 20210729103584 |
| Location | Chelan, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.86696, -119.94148 |
| Airport | RIVERVIEW AIRPARK |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-34-200T |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s unstable approach to land in turbulent conditions, which resulted in a hard landing short of the runway and subsequent loss of directional control and collision with terrain.
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.