Accident · 2025-08-19

NTSB case ANC25LA087 · PIPER PA-22-160 · Part 91

What the record says

Event date
2025-08-19
Event type
Accident
Highest injury level
No injuries
Aircraft
PIPER PA-22-160 (N9314D)
Operating rule
Part 91
Operator
operator not named in the NTSB record

Probable cause

The failure of the left main landing gear mount due to extensive corrosion while landing in an area of rough terrain.

Source: NTSB case ANC25LA087

Flight crew

Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.

RoleCertificateInstrument ratingAgeMedicalFlight hours
Pilot pilot flyingPrivateNone35Class 3 (2024-09-01)75.3 total · 73.4 in this make/model · 48.6 as PIC · 44.5 last 90 days

Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.

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