Accident · 2025-03-21

NTSB case ERA25LA153 · PIPER PA-30 · Part 91

What the record says

Event date
2025-03-21
Event type
Accident
Highest injury level
No injuries
Aircraft
PIPER PA-30 (N8339Y)
Operating rule
Part 91
Operator
operator not named in the NTSB record

Probable cause

The pilots’ overcorrection during the landing roll which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion. Contributing was the flight instructor’s inability to correct the pilot’s actions because due to brakes only being installed on the pilot’s side.

Source: NTSB case ERA25LA153

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
PilotFlight instructor / CommercialAirplane33Class 1 (2024-03-06)1,323 total · 50 in this make/model · 1,240 as PIC · 167 last 90 days
Pilot pilot flyingCommercial / PrivateAirplane30Class 1 (2021-09-15)326 total · 4 in this make/model · 218 as PIC

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

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