NONE · PIPER PA-34-220T · 2024-08-05 · Minden, NV, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR24LA268
Event ID
20240805194853
Type
Accident
Date
2024-08-05
Location
Minden, NV, USA
Coordinates
39.0005, -119.7511
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-34-220T
Registration
N4145B
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper preflight inspection of the stabilator trim position, which resulted in a porpoised landing. Contributing to the accident was the maintenance personnel’s improper maintenance of the stabilator trim shaft.