PIPER AIRCRAFT INC PA-44-180
Saint James, MN, May 10, 2025
Event Information
| Date | May 10, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Saint James, MN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.98491, -94.55648 |
| Airport | St. James Municipal |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN25LA174 |
| Event ID | 20250512200145 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER AIRCRAFT INC |
| Model | PA-44-180 |
| Registration # | N453MK |
| Operator | NORTH STAR AVIATION |
| Owner | NORTH STAR AVIATION |
| 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 failure of the left main landing gear tire casing and tube due to excessive wear which resulted in a loss of directional control during the 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.