PIPER PA-28-180
Chesapeake, VA, May 28, 2026
Event Information
| Date | May 28, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Chesapeake, VA |
| Country | USA |
| Airport | HAMPTON ROADS EXEC |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA26LA220 |
| Event ID | 20260529203077 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-180 |
| Registration # | N55739 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper decision to continue with an unstabilized approach, which resulted in a hard landing, loss of directional control, and collision with a runway marker light and sign.
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.