PIPER PA44
Fairfield, NJ — January 12, 2025
Event Information
| Date | January 12, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA25LA105 |
| Event ID | 20250127199598 |
| Location | Fairfield, NJ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.87477, -74.28120 |
| Airport | ESSEX COUNTY |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA44 |
| 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 extend the landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in a gear up landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the pilot receiving instruction.
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.