PIPER PA24
Norwood, MA — September 7, 2023
Event Information
| Date | September 7, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA23LA364 |
| Event ID | 20230907193025 |
| Location | Norwood, MA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.18348, -71.17134 |
| Airport | Norwood Memorial Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA24 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to fly an appropriate glide path during the landing approach, which resulted in a collision with approach lights and the ground short of the intended runway.
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.