PIPER PA-34-200
Groton, CT — January 9, 2024
Event Information
| Date | January 9, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA24LA089 |
| Event ID | 20240116193664 |
| Location | Groton, CT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.33006, -72.04514 |
| Airport | GROTON-NEW LONDON |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-34-200 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing. Also contributing, was the flight instructor’s failure to monitor the airplane’s configuration while on approach to land.
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.