PIPER PA-32R-301T
North Myrtle Beach, SC, July 30, 2024
Event Information
| Date | July 30, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | North Myrtle Beach, SC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.81175, -78.72394 |
| Airport | GRAND STRAND |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA24LA337 |
| Event ID | 20240805194838 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-32R-301T |
| Registration # | N5343C |
| Owner | FRANKS FLYING LLC |
| 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 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to use the emergency landing gear extension system, resulting in a gear-up landing. Contributing to the accident was an alternator belt failure.
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.