Aviation Accident Summary NYC84LA199

REHOBOTH BEACH, DE, USA

Aircraft #1

N5870V

PIPER PA-32R

Analysis

BASED ON ERRONEOUS INFORMATION PIC ASSUMED ROAD CONSTRUCTION WAS WORK TO PAVE GRASS STRIP. HE LANDED ON A ROAD BEING CONSTRUCTED IN A HOUSING EXPANSION AREA. DURING LANDING ROLL THE LEFT MAIN GEAR BROKE OFF AFTER CONTACTING A DIRT MOUND.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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