2 fatal · Piper PA-32R-301 · 2005-08-22 · West Chester, PA, USA
Event
NTSB number
IAD05FA125
Event ID
20050831X01341
Type
Accident
Date
2005-08-22
Location
West Chester, PA, USA
Coordinates
39.985279, -75.581947
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-32R-301
Registration
N9285R
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper decision to abort the landing after the airplane contacted the runway. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to ensure the landing gear was extended during the landing.