# NTSB Accident WPR24LA268
> **PIPER PA-34-220T** · 2024-08-05 · Minden, NV, USA · NONE
## 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.

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