PIPER PA-28RT-201
Allentown, PA — March 8, 2024
Event Information
| Date | March 8, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA24LA132 |
| Event ID | 20240308193899 |
| Location | Allentown, PA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.65236, -75.44041 |
| Airport | Lehigh Valley International |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28RT-201 |
| 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’s failure to maintain a proper descent rate during the final approach, resulting in a hard landing and collision with a runway edge light.
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.