Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-30 near Gila Bend, AZ — 2025-10-06

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Date
2025-10-06
Location
Gila Bend, AZ, USA
Airport
E63
Aircraft
PIPER PA-30
Registration
N8678Y
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper throttle input and failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the multi-engine airplane reported that during landing just before touchdown, the pilot proceeded to advance the throttles, but he inadvertently only advanced the throttle to the right engine and the airplane veered off the left side of the runway. Subsequently, the airplane impacted numerous tall shrubs, resulting in substantial damage to the wings. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation and that he should have undergone additional multi-engine refresher training with a flight instructor.

NTSB coding

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