PIPER PA-32R-300
White Plains, NY — September 23, 2025
Event Information
| Date | September 23, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA25LA363 |
| Event ID | 20250925201710 |
| Location | White Plains, NY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.07168, -73.71057 |
| Airport | WESTCHESTER COUNTY |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-32R-300 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain proper glidepath during a night visual approach, which resulted in a collision with the runway lighting system. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s momentary disorientation due to glare from the runway approach lighting system.
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.