PIPER PA-32R-301T
North Myrtle Beach, SC — July 30, 2024
Event Information
| Date | July 30, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA24LA337 |
| Event ID | 20240805194838 |
| Location | North Myrtle Beach, SC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.81175, -78.72394 |
| Airport | GRAND STRAND |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-32R-301T |
| 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 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.