SHOEMAKER RONALD R PAZMANY PL-2
Reading, PA — May 6, 2025
Event Information
| Date | May 6, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA25LA224 |
| Event ID | 20250610200297 |
| Location | Reading, PA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.37947, -75.96162 |
| Airport | READING RGNL/CARL A SPAATZ FLD |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | SHOEMAKER RONALD R |
| Model | PAZMANY PL-2 |
| 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 pilot’s failure to maintain a proper descent rate, resulting in a hard landing short of the runway and collapse of the right main landing gear.
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.