MINR · Piper PA-24-260 · 1997-07-27 · BURNSVILLE, NC, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA97LA218
Event ID
20001208X08470
Type
Accident
Date
1997-07-27
Location
BURNSVILLE, NC, USA
Coordinates
35.909988, -82.290367
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-24-260
Registration
N9396P
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure of the pilot to use the checklist to confirm that the main cabin door was closed and locked before takeoff. Also, failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point during the precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was the self induced pressure by the pilot.