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February 28, 2024 · Piper PA46-500TP · N26DR

Albuquerque, NM

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 28, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Aircraft
Piper PA46-500TP (2008)
Tail Number
N26DR
Operator
Pepper Equipment
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR24LA100

The pilot stated he was on a training flight when, during the third landing, he felt the airplane pull to the right and start vibrating upon touchdown. He attempted to correct to the left, but the airplane continued to the right, exited the runway, and then turned back to the left before stopping. The right aileron was substantially damaged during the event. The right tire was found deflated. Examination of the deflated tire found it was worn with little remaining tread. The exact location of a leak could not be determined due to damage to the tire. The tire was installed about 20 months and 375 flight hours prior to the accident. The number of landings on the tire was not determined. The pilot stated he thought there was sufficient tread remaining on the tire prior to the flight and he intended to replace the tire during the next annual inspection. It is likely the worn tire deflated prior to the accident landing due to excessive wear.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s loss of control during landing due to a flat tire. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to replace the worn tire in a timely manner.

Full Narrative

The pilot stated he was on a training flight when, during the third landing, he felt the airplane pull to the right and start vibrating upon touchdown. He attempted to correct to the left, but the airplane continued to the right, exited the runway, and then turned back to the left before stopping. The right aileron was substantially damaged during the event. The right tire was found deflated. Examination of the deflated tire found it was worn with little remaining tread. The exact location of a leak could not be determined due to damage to the tire. The tire was installed about 20 months and 375 flight hours prior to the accident. The number of landings on the tire was not determined. The pilot stated he thought there was sufficient tread remaining on the tire prior to the flight and he intended to replace the tire during the next annual inspection. It is likely the worn tire deflated prior to the accident landing due to excessive wear.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:50 MST
Nearest AirportAlbuquerque Intl Sunport (0nm W)
Runway03/2
Runway Length10000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA46-500TP
Tail NumberN26DR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPepper Equipment
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt And Whitney · PT6A-42A · Turboprop · 500
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1None
Crew 2Age 45 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data