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Piper PA-32RT-300T accident near Albany, Oregon, September 29, 1990

On September 29, 1990 at about 10:45 pm local time, a Piper PA-32RT-300T, registered N22450, was substantially damaged in an accident near Albany, Oregon (Albany airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).

The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged

THE PILOT'S DECISION TO LAND WITH A STRONG TAILWIND RESULTED IN THE COLLAPSE OF THE LANDING GEAR.

Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made November 2, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.

What the record shows

Date
September 29, 1990 · about 10:45 pm local time · cases in 1990
Place
Albany, Oregon · Albany · cases near this airport · map
Type
Accident
Injuries
No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
Weather
visual conditions (good weather)
Aircraft
Piper PA-32RT-300T PA-32RT-30 · all PA-32RT-300Ts on the register
Registration
N22450 · registry record · serial 32R-7887261
Damage
Substantial damage
Flight
Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)

The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record

AT THE END OF A CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT, THE PILOT APPROACHED THE RUNWAY WITH A 15-20 KNOT TAILWIND. THE AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN JUST PAST MID-FIELD AND DID NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT RWY TO STOP. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE AIRPLANE OFF THE RUNWAY; HOWEVER, THE LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED. THERE WERE NO REPORTED MECHANICAL FAILURES OR MALFUNCTIONS WITH THE AIRPLANE AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.

The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.

The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English

Pilot

  • Certificate: private
  • Ratings: single-engine land; instrument: airplane
  • Flight time: 525 hours in all
  • Medical certificate: Class 2 (expired)
  • Seat: unk

The aircraft

  • Last inspection: inspection type not recorded; 0 hours since
  • Maximum gross weight: 3,400 lb
  • Seats: 7
  • Landing gear: retractable
  • Engine: Lycoming TIO-540-S1AD (piston); 0 hours total

The flight

  • Departed from: L67 Rialto CA at 5:40 pm
  • Flight plan: IFR
  • Runway 16, 3,000 ft by 75 ft

Weather at the time

  • Light: daylight
  • Wind: from 010° at 12 knots
  • Sky: clear
  • Temperature: 72°F (22°C), dew point 57°F (14°C)
  • Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
  • Observation at 8:50 pm from SLE, 17 miles away

Injuries

FatalSeriousMinorNone
Crew1

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