PIPER PA-30
Springfield, MO, October 10, 2024
Event Information
| Date | October 10, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Springfield, MO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.24566, -93.38863 |
| Airport | Springfield-Branson Internatio |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN25LA016 |
| Event ID | 20241017195331 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-30 |
| Registration # | N7577Y |
| Operator | LEASEAIR LLC |
| Owner | LEASEAIR LLC |
| 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 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The flight instructor’s inability to confirm landing gear position before landing due to the sun glare which resulted in gear up landing. Contributing to the accident was an undetected tripped circuit breaker for the landing gear and the inoperative gear warning horn.
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.