PIPER PA-24-250
Shirley, NY, August 17, 2024
Event Information
| Date | August 17, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Shirley, NY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.82053, -72.87406 |
| Airport | BROOKHAVEN |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA24LA350 |
| Event ID | 20240818194944 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-24-250 |
| Registration # | N7531P |
| 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 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s excessive speed during the final approach, which resulted in a collision with a fence during the subsequent aborted landing.
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.