PIPER PA-39
Highgate, VT — October 29, 2023
Event Information
| Date | October 29, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA24LA046 |
| Event ID | 20231122193415 |
| Location | Highgate, VT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.94028, -73.09747 |
| Airport | FRANKLIN COUNTY STATE |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-39 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 4 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during landing rollout, which resulted in a landing gear collapse.
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.