PIPER PA42
Lewistown, MT — December 13, 2022
Event Information
| Date | December 13, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR23LA065 |
| Event ID | 20221213106455 |
| Location | Lewistown, MT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.04925, -109.46669 |
| Airport | Lewiston Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA42 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | NUSC |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | IMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 4 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the out of service visual glideslope indicator and snow obscuring the runway markings.
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.